E11-19 (Supplement 11B) Journalizing Small and Large Stock Dividends [LO 11-S2]

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E11-19 (Supplement 11B) Journalizing Small and Large Stock Dividends [LO 11-S2] On December 31, the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet of R & B Corporation reflected the following Common stock (par $10; authorized 60,000 shares, outstanding 33,000 shares) Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings 12,800 On February 1 of the following year, a 10 percent stock dividend was issued. The market value of the stock on February 1 was $15 per share. Required: Prepare the journal entry to record (a) the small 10 percent stock dividend and, alternatively, (b) the large 100 percent stock dividend. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

Explanation / Answer

a Retained earnings 49500 =3300*15           Common stock 33000            Paid in capital in excess of par 16500 b Retained earnings 330000           Common stock 330000

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