The stockholders’ equity section of Jun Company’s balance sheet as of April 1 follows. On April 2, Jun declares and distributes a 10% stock dividend. The stock’s per share market value on April 2 is $20 (prior to the dividend).
Common stock $5 par value, 375000 shares authorized, 200000
shares issued and outstandings. $1000000
Paid in capital in excess of par value, common stock. 600000
Retained earnings. 833000
Total stockholders equity. $2433000
1) Journalize the declaration and distribution of the 10% stock divident. Assume the declaration occurs April 2 and the distribution occurs on May 2.
2) What is Jun's total stockholders equity after the distribution of the shares on May 2?
2-Apr | Retained Earnings | 400000 | =200000*10%*20 | |
Common Stock dividend distributable | 100000 | =200000*10%*5 | ||
Paid in capital in excess of par value, common stock | 300000 | |||
2-May | Common Stock dividend distributable | 100000 | ||
Common Stock | 100000 | |||
2 | ||||
Total stockholders equity will be same after the distribution = $2433000 | ||||
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