Question

The balance in retained earnings for Ceylan Company at December 31, 2020 was $1,080,000 and at December 31, 2021 was $876,000. Net income for 2021 was $750,000. A stock dividend was declared and distributed which increased common stock $375,000 and paid-in capital $165,000. A cash dividend was declared and paid. The amount of the cash dividend was (Hint, draw a T Account.)

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given the above information, the amount of cash dividend i s

Beginning retained earnings at December 31, 2020

$1,080,000

Add; Net income for 2021

$750,000

Less;

Ending retained earnings at December 31, 2021

$876,000

Cash dividend

$954,000

Therefore, the amount of cash dividend was $954,000