Question

On January 1, Pharoah Company had 87000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. On May 7, the company declared a 5% stock dividend to stockholders of record on May 21. Market value of the stock was $16 on May 7. The stock was distributed on May 24. The entry to record the transaction of May 24 would include a

Answer 1

Answer: credit to Common Stock Dividends Distributable for $43500

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given in the question, the entry to record the transaction of May 24 goes thus:

Debit Stock Dividend = 87000 × 5% × $16 = $69600

Credit To Common Stock Dividend Distributable = 87000 × 5% × $10 = $43500

Credit To Paid in capital in excess of Par - Common Stock = $69600 - $43500 = $26100