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9 July, 15:48

Mustang Corporation had 100,000 shares of $2 par value common stock outstanding. On December 31, 2018, the company's board of directors declares a 20 percent stock dividend. This stock dividend will be distributed on January 20, 2019 to the stockholders of record on January 15, 2019. The market price of the company's stock is $10 per share on December 31, 2018.

Complete the necessary journal entry to record the declaration of the stock dividend by selecting the account names from the drop-down menus and entering the dollar amounts in the debit or credit columns. If there are multiple debits or multiple credits, list the account titles in alphabetical order.

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  1. 9 July, 18:23
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    The following journal entries are required on declaration date:

    Dr Retained earnings ($10*20000) $200,000

    Cr Common stock distributable dividend ($2*20000) $40000

    Cr Paid=in share capital in excess of par value of $2 $160000

    While on distribution date the entries required are:

    Dr Common stock distributable dividend $40000

    Cr Common stock $40000

    Explanation:

    First of all, the stock dividend of 20% translates to 20000 shares (100000 shares * 20%)

    At the declaration date the following entries are required:

    Dr Retained earnings ($10*20000) $200,000

    Cr Common stock distributable dividend ($2*20000) $40000

    Cr Paid-in share capital in excess of par value of $2

    ($10-$2=$8*20000 shares) $160000

    Upon distribution of the stock dividend, the stock dividend in dividends distributable account needs to be reclassified to common stock account as follows

    Dr Common stock distributable dividend $40000

    Cr Common stock $40000
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