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On January 1, Vanessa Corporation had 60,000 shares of no-par common stock issue

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Question

On January 1, Vanessa Corporation had 60,000 shares of no-par common stock issued and outstanding. The stock has a stated value of $4 per share. During the year, the following transactions occurred. Put the entries into a tabular summary.

Apr. 1 Issued 9,000 additional shares of common stock for $11 per share. June 15 Declared a cash dividend of $1.50 per share to stockholders of record on June 30. July 10 Paid the $1.50 cash dividend. Dec. 1 Issued 4,000 additional shares of common stock for $12 per share. Dec. 15 Declared a cash dividend on outstanding shares of $1.60 per share to stockholders of record on December 31.

Explanation / Answer

Date

Particulars

Debit

Credit

April 1

Cash

99000 (9000*11)

Common Stock

99000

June 15

No Entry because only declaration has been made.

July 10

Retained Earnings

103500 [(60000+9000)*1.50]

Cash

103500

Dec 1

Cash

48000 (4000*12)

Common Stock

48000

Dec 15

No Entry because only declaration has been made.

Date

Particulars

Debit

Credit

April 1

Cash

99000 (9000*11)

Common Stock

99000

June 15

No Entry because only declaration has been made.

July 10

Retained Earnings

103500 [(60000+9000)*1.50]

Cash

103500

Dec 1

Cash

48000 (4000*12)

Common Stock

48000

Dec 15

No Entry because only declaration has been made.