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Could not find the solutions in the solution tab. II. Bennett Corporation report

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Question

Could not find the solutions in the solution tab. II. Bennett Corporation reported the following Stoc December 31, 2xxx epred the following Stockholders' Equity items on Preferred stock, 5%, cumulative $100 par, 00 shares authorized, 1.000 shares issued $100,000 53,200 Paid-in-capital in excess of par-preferred Common stock, $50 par, 10,000 shares authorized, 5,000 shares issued Paid-in-capital in excess of par-commorn Retained earmings 250,000 300,000 455,300 Required: Consider each of the following cases INDEPENDENTLY ) How many shares of common stock would be outstanding if Bennett Corporation declares a 4-for-1 stock split? Prepare the journal entry if Bennett Corporation distributed a 15% stock dividend on the common stock when the market price of the common stock was $130 per share. Prepare the journal entry if Bennett Corporation distributed a 45% stock dividend on the common stock when the market price of the common stock was $130 per share.

Explanation / Answer

II) Required

a) Stock Split 4 for 1 shares

= Shares out standing X 4 = 1,000 X 4 = 4,000 shares

b) Stock Dividend 15%

= 1,000 X 15% = 150 shares

Retained earnings Dr 19,500 ( 150 X 130)

Common stock Cr 15,000 ( 150 X 100)

Paid in capital excess par value Cr 4,500 (150 X 30)

c) stock Dividend 45%

= 1,000 X 15% = 450 shares

Retained earnings Dr 58,500 ( 450 X 130)

Common stock Cr 45,000 ( 450 X 100)

Paid in capital excess par value Cr 13,500 (450 X 30)

IV) Journal entries

Jan 10

Treasury Stock Dr 150,000 ( 5,000 x 30)

Cash Cr 150,000

Jan 20

Cash Dr $ 99,000 ( 3000 X 33)

Treasury Stock Cr 90,000 ( 3000 X 30)

Paid inexcess par value Cr 9,000 (3000 X 3)

Jan 30

Cash Dr 44,000 ( 2000 X 22)

Paid in excess par value Dr 16,000 ( 2000 X 8)

Treasury Stock Cr 60,000 (2000 X 30)

3rd Picture) Required

Particulars Amount Dividend Declared 120,000 Less Used for arrears 37,500 Less preference shares (15,000 X 50 X 10%) 75,000 Dividend available for Common Stock 7,500