On August 1, 2018, Towson Corp., declared a 5% stock dividend on its common stock when the market value of the common stock was $16 per share. The balance in the common stock account, before the stock dividend was declared, was $1,200,000. The par value of all common stock is $10. What is the total dollar amount credited to additional paid in capital - common stock on August 1, 2018?
Answer :- Common Stock = $60,000
Additional paid in capital-common stock = $36,000
Before stock dividend is declared, there is 120,000 stocks outstanding ( $1,200,000 / $10 )
Stocks to be distributed as dividend = 120,000 * 5% = 6,000 stocks
Stock dividend is to be recorded at market value.
we have the entries :-
Retained Earnings a/c Dr $96,000
To Common Stock Dividend Distributable A/c $60,000
To Additional Paid-in Capital-Common Stock A/c $36,000
So the dollar amount credited to common stock is $60,000
the dollar amount credited to additional paid in capital-common stock is $36,000.
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