Fundamentals Of Financial Accounting
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864230
Author: PHILLIPS, Fred, Libby, Robert, Patricia A.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Textbook Question
Chapter 11, Problem 2PA
Recording Cash Dividends
National Chocolate Corp. produces chocolate bars and snacks under the brand names Blast and Soothe. A press release contained the following information:
March 5—National Chocolate Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special “one-time” cash dividend of $1 per share on its 100,000 outstanding common shares. The dividend will be paid on April 29 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 26. The Company's fiscal year will end April 30.
Required:
- 1. Prepare any
journal entries that National Chocolate Corp. should make on the four dates mentioned in the press release. - 2. What two requirements would the board of directors have considered before making the dividend decisions?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Fact Pattern:
Jensen Corporation’s board of directors met on June 3 and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.40 per share for a total value of $200,000. The dividend is payable on June 24 to all stockholders of record as of June 17. Excerpts from the statement of financial position for Jensen Corporation as of May 31 are presented as follows.
Cash
$ 400,000
Accounts receivable (net)
800,000
Inventories
1,200,000
Total current assets
$2,400,000
Total current liabilities
$1,000,000
Assume that the only transactions to affect Jensen Corporation during June are the dividend transactions.
Question
Jensen’s quick (acid test) ratio would be
A.Decreased by the dividend declaration and increased by the dividend payment.
B.Unchanged by the dividend declaration and decreased by the dividend payment.
C.Unchanged by either the dividend declaration or the dividend payment.
D.Decreased by the…
Nutritious Pet Food Company’s board of directors declares a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share on November 12. On this date, the company has issued 12,000 shares but 2,000 shares are held as treasury shares.
What is the journal entry to record the declaration of this dividend?
The company pays the dividend on December 14. What is the journal entry to record the payment of the dividend?
Listed below are a few events and transactions of Kodax Company.
Year 1
January 2 Purchased 40,000 shares of Grecco Company common stock for $431,000 cash. Grecco has 120,000 shares of
common stock outstanding, and its activities will be significantly influenced by Kodax.
September 1 Grecco declared and paid a cash dividend of $1.70 per share.
December 31 Grecco announced that net income for the year is $489,900.
Year 2
June 1 Grecco declared and paid a cash dividend of $1.70 per share.
December 31 Grecco announced that net income for the year is $705,400.
December 31 Kodax sold 9,000 shares of Grecco for $160,000 cash.
Prepare journal entries to record the above transactions and events of Kodax Company. (Do not round intermediate calculations and
round your final answers to the nearest dollar amount.)
View transaction list
Journal entry worksheet
< 1
2
Note: Enter debits before credits.
Date
September 1, Year 1
3
Cash
4
Grecco declared and paid a cash dividend of $1.70 per share.
5
6…
Chapter 11 Solutions
Fundamentals Of Financial Accounting
Ch. 11 - Prob. 1QCh. 11 - Prob. 2QCh. 11 - Prob. 3QCh. 11 - Explain each of the following terms: (a)...Ch. 11 - What are the differences between common stock and...Ch. 11 - What is the distinction between par value and...Ch. 11 - What are the usual characteristics of preferred...Ch. 11 - What items are included in Accumulated Other...Ch. 11 - What is treasury stock? Why do corporations...Ch. 11 - How is treasury stock reported on the balance...
Ch. 11 - What are the two financial requirements to support...Ch. 11 - What is the difference between cumulative and...Ch. 11 - What is a stock dividend? How does a stock...Ch. 11 - What are the primary reasons for issuing a stock...Ch. 11 - Your company has been very profitable and expects...Ch. 11 - Identify and explain four important dates with...Ch. 11 - Prob. 17QCh. 11 - How do stock repurchases affect the EPS and ROE...Ch. 11 - What is one interpretation of a high P/E ratio?Ch. 11 - Prob. 20QCh. 11 - Which feature is not applicable to common stock...Ch. 11 - Which statement regarding treasury stock is false?...Ch. 11 - Which of the following statements about stock...Ch. 11 - Which of the following is ordered from the largest...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5MCCh. 11 - A journal entry is not recorded on what date? a....Ch. 11 - Prob. 7MCCh. 11 - Prob. 8MCCh. 11 - Prob. 9MCCh. 11 - Prob. 10MCCh. 11 - Equity versus Debt Financing Indicate whether each...Ch. 11 - Computing the Number of Issued Shares Face 2 Face...Ch. 11 - Computing the Number of Unissued Shares The...Ch. 11 - Analyzing and Recording the Issuance of Common...Ch. 11 - Analyzing and Recording the Issuance of No-Par...Ch. 11 - Determining the Effects of Stock Issuance and...Ch. 11 - Determining the Amount of a Dividend Netpass...Ch. 11 - Recording Dividends On May 20, the board of...Ch. 11 - Determining the Impact of a Stock Dividend Sturdy...Ch. 11 - Determining the Impact of a Stock Split Complete...Ch. 11 - Determining the Amount of a Preferred Dividend...Ch. 11 - Determining the Amount of a Preferred Dividend...Ch. 11 - Calculating and Interpreting Earnings per Share...Ch. 11 - Inferring Financial Information Using the P/E...Ch. 11 - (Supplement 11A) Comparing Owner's Equity to...Ch. 11 - (Supplement 11B) Recording a Stock Dividend To...Ch. 11 - Computing Shares Outstanding The 2016 annual...Ch. 11 - Reporting Stockholders' Equity and Determining...Ch. 11 - Preparing the Stockholders' Equity Section of the...Ch. 11 - Reporting the Stockholders' Equity Section of the...Ch. 11 - Determining the Effects of the Issuance of Common...Ch. 11 - Recording and Reporting Stockholders' Equity...Ch. 11 - Finding Amounts Missing from the Stockholders'...Ch. 11 - Recording Treasury Stock Transactions and...Ch. 11 - Prob. 9ECh. 11 - Computing Dividends on Preferred Stock and...Ch. 11 - Recording Dividends and Preparing a Statement of...Ch. 11 - Analyzing Stock Dividends On December 31, the...Ch. 11 - Prob. 13ECh. 11 - Comparing 100 percent Stock Dividend and 2-for-1...Ch. 11 - Journalizing Cash Dividends Bogscraft Company has...Ch. 11 - Preparing a Statement of Retained Earnings and...Ch. 11 - Determining the Effect of a Stock Repurchase on...Ch. 11 - (Supplement 11 A) Comparing Stockholders' Equity...Ch. 11 - Prob. 19ECh. 11 - Analyzing Accounting Equation Effects, Recording...Ch. 11 - Recording Stock Dividends Activision Blizzard,...Ch. 11 - Finding Missing Amounts At December 31, the...Ch. 11 - Prob. 4CPCh. 11 - Prob. 5CPCh. 11 - Analyzing Accounting Equation Effects, Recording...Ch. 11 - Recording Cash Dividends National Chocolate Corp....Ch. 11 - Finding Missing Amounts At December 31, the...Ch. 11 - Calculating Common and Preferred Cash Dividends...Ch. 11 - Prob. 5PACh. 11 - Analyzing Accounting Equation Effects, Recording...Ch. 11 - Prob. 2PBCh. 11 - Prob. 3PBCh. 11 - Prob. 4PBCh. 11 - Prob. 5PBCh. 11 - Financial Reporting of Depreciation, Write-off,...Ch. 11 - Prob. 2COPCh. 11 - Prob. 1SDCCh. 11 - Prob. 2SDCCh. 11 - Prob. 4SDCCh. 11 - Prob. 5SDCCh. 11 - Critical Thinking: Making a Decision asan Investor...Ch. 11 - CC11 Accounting for Equity Financing Nicole has...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Nutritious Pet Food Companys board of directors declares a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share on November 12. On this date, the company has issued 12,000 shares but 2,000 shares are held as treasury shares. The company pays the dividend on December 14. What is the journal entry to record the payment of the dividend?arrow_forwardNutritious Pet Food Companys board of directors declares a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share on November 12. On this date, the company has issued 12,000 shares but 2,000 shares are held as treasury shares. What is the journal entry to record the declaration of this dividend?arrow_forwardStock transactions for corporate expansion On December 1 of the current year, the following accounts and their balances appear in the ledger of Latte Corp., a coffee processor: At the annual stockholders meeting on March 31, the board of directors presented a plan for modernizing and expanding plant operations at a cost of approximately 11,000,000. The plan provided (a) that a building, valued at 3,375,000, and the land on which it is located, valued at 1,500,000, be acquired in accordance with preliminary negotiations by the issuance of 125,000 shares of common stock, (b) that 40,000 shares of the unissued preferred stock be issued through an underwriter, and (c) that the corporation borrow 4,000,000. The plan was approved by the stockholders and accomplished by the following transactions: Instructions Journalize the entries to record the May transactions.arrow_forward
- Errol Corporation earned net income of $200,000 this year. The company began the year with 10,000 shares of common stock and issued 5,000 more on April 1. They issued $7,500 in preferred dividends for the year. What is the numerator of the EPS calculation for Errol?arrow_forwardBastion Corporation earned net income of $200,000 this year. The company began the year with 10,000 shares of common stock and issued 5,000 more on April 1. They issued $7,500 in preferred dividends for the year. What is the EPS for the year for Bastion?arrow_forwardListed below are a few events and transactions of Kodax Company. Year 1 January 2 Purchased 72,000 shares of Grecco Company common stock for $566,000 cash. Grecco has 216,000 shares of common stock outstanding, and its activities will be significantly influenced by Kodax. September 1 Grecco declared and paid a cash dividend of $1.10 per share. December 31 Grecco announced that net income for the year is $513,900. Year 2 June 1 Grecco declared and paid a cash dividend of $3.90 per share. December 31 Grecco announced that net income for the year is $745,400. December 31 Kodax sold 12,000 shares of Grecco for $125,000 cash. Prepare journal entries to record the above transactions and events of Kodax Company. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answers to the nearest dollar amount. View transaction list Journal entry worksheet 1 2 3 4 5 6 Purchased 72,000 shares of Grecco Company common stock for $566,000 cash. Grecco has 216,000 shares of common stock…arrow_forward
- Cash and Stock Dividends Debra Corporation has 15,000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding. The company has $125,000 of retained earnings. At year-end, the company declares a cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a four percent stock dividend. The market price of the stock at the declaration date is $15 per share. Three weeks later, the company pays the dividends. a. Prepare the journal entry for the declaration of the cash dividend. b. Prepare the journal entry for the declaration of the stock dividend. c. Prepare the journal entry for the payment of the cash dividend. d. Prepare the journal entry for the payment of the stock dividend. General Journal Ref. a. b. C. d. Description + To record declaration of cash dividend. 수 Paid-in capital in excess of par value To record declaration of stock dividend. Paid cash dividend. Issued stock for stock dividend. 수 수 + Debit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Credit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0arrow_forwardOn November 12th, Nutritious Pet Food Company’s board of directors declares a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, for shareholders of record on December 1st. On November 12th, the company has 12,000 shares outstanding but 2,000 shares are held as treasury shares. The company pays the dividend on December 14. Using a tabular summary, record the declaration, the date of record and the payment of the dividend. Remember to include a date on each transaction.arrow_forwardQuestion. Hemingway Corporation has 100,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. At the meeting of the board of directors on December 1, 2018, the board voted to declare a cash dividend of $5 per share to be paid on December 31, 2018, to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2018. Complete the necessary journal entry on the date of declaration by selecting the account names from the drop-down menus and entering the dollar amounts in the debit or credit columns.arrow_forward
- Nutritious Pet Food Company’s board of directors declares a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share on November 12. On this date, the company has issued 12,000 shares but 2,000 shares are held as treasury shares. The company pays the dividend on December 14. What is the journal entry to record the declaration of this dividend? Nov. 12 - Declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per common stock share: DR CR Dec. 14 - Payment of the cash dividend: DR CRarrow_forwardEntries for selected corporate transactions Instructions Chart of Accounts Journal Instructions Selected transactions completed by ATV Discount Corporation during the current fiscal year are as follows: Jan. 5. Split the common stock 3 for 1 and reduced the par from $75 to $25 per share. After the split, there were 1,275,000 common shares outstanding. Mar. 10. Purchased 41,300 shares of the corporation’s own common stock at $29, recording the stock at cost. Apr. 30. Declared semiannual dividends of $0.75 on 70,400 shares of preferred stock and $0.11 on the common stock to stockholders of record on May 15, payable on June 15. June 15. Paid the cash dividends. Aug. 20. Sold 31,900 shares of treasury stock at $33, receiving cash. Oct. 15 Declared semiannual dividends of $0.75 on the preferred stock and $0.11 on the common stock (before the stock dividend). In addition, a 2% common stock dividend was declared on the common stock…arrow_forwardNutritious Pet Food Company's board of directors declares a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share on November 12. On this date, the company has issued 8,000 shares but 1,900 shares are held as treasury shares. What is the journal entry to record the declaration of this dividend? If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Nov. 12arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- College Accounting, Chapters 1-27AccountingISBN:9781337794756Author:HEINTZ, James A.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Principles of Accounting Volume 1AccountingISBN:9781947172685Author:OpenStaxPublisher:OpenStax CollegeCentury 21 Accounting Multicolumn JournalAccountingISBN:9781337679503Author:GilbertsonPublisher:Cengage
- Financial And Managerial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337902663Author:WARREN, Carl S.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
Accounting
ISBN:9781337794756
Author:HEINTZ, James A.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Principles of Accounting Volume 1
Accounting
ISBN:9781947172685
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax College
Century 21 Accounting Multicolumn Journal
Accounting
ISBN:9781337679503
Author:Gilbertson
Publisher:Cengage
Financial And Managerial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337902663
Author:WARREN, Carl S.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Dividend explained; Author: The Finance Storyteller;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy7R-Gqfb6c;License: Standard Youtube License