Corpn Exercises Problems On Ret Earnings Div 16mar21
Corpn Exercises Problems On Ret Earnings Div 16mar21
Corpn Exercises Problems On Ret Earnings Div 16mar21
GIVEN:
REQUIRED:
GIVEN:
REQUIRED:
A. Outstanding Shares
Total ordinary shares issued 20000
Treasury shares 2,000
Total ordinary shares outstanding 18,000
B.
December 1 Retained Earnings 54,000
Cash Dividend Payable 54,000
To record the dividend declaration
P3 x 18,000 shares
REQUIRED:
GIVEN:
YR 2018
JAN 31 PAID THE ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF THE PREFERENCE SHARES.
THIS WAS PROPERTY RECORDED WHEN DECLARED ON
DEC 31 OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR.