Question

Paris Corporation has 17,000 shares of $60 par common stock outstanding. On August 2, Paris Corporation declared a 3% stock dividend to be issued October 8 to stockholders of record on September 15. The market price of the stock was $82 per share on August 2.

Journalize the entries required on August 2, September 15, and October 8. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If no entry is required, select "No entry required" and leave the amount boxes blank.
Aug. 2 Stock Dividends
Stock Dividends Distributable
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock
Sept. 15 No entry required
No entry required
Oct. 8 Stock Dividends Distributable
Common Stock

Answer 1

Date General Journal Debit Credit

Aug 2. Stock Dividend $41,820

(17,000 * 3% * $82)

Stock Dividend Distributable $30,600

(17,000 * 3% * $60)

Paid-in-Capital in Excess of Par- $11,220

Common stock

Sept. 15 No Entry required

Oct. 8 Stock Dividend Distributable $30,600

Common Stock $30,600