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25 July, 10:06

Global Corporation had 59,000 shares of $20 par value common stock outstanding on July 1. Later that day the board of directors declared a 25% stock dividend when the market value of each share was $29. The entry to record the dividend declaration is

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  1. 25 July, 10:10
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    The journal entry for declaration of dividend is shown below:

    Retained earning A/c Dr (59,000 shares * $29 per share * 25%) = $427,750

    To Common stock dividend distributed (59,000 shares * $20 per share * 25%) = $295,000

    To Paid in capital in excess of par value common stock = (59,000 shares * $9 per share * 25%) = $132,750

    (Being dividend is declared)
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