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Reeman2000
Feb 21, 2012, 01:12 PM
Can I get help by this Entry please ,

The company paid dividends of $3,200.

pready
Feb 22, 2012, 08:15 AM
First thing you need to know on this is when were the dividends declared:

If dividends were declared in a previous accounting period the journal entry would have been:

Debit Dividends for 3,200
Credit Dividends Payable for 3,200

Now the journal entry to pay the dividends would be:
Debit dividends Payable for 3,200
Credit Cash for 3,200

If the Dividends are declared and paid in the same accounting period the journal entry will be:
Debit Dividends for 3,200
Credit Cash for 3,200

jay garcia
Jun 28, 2012, 06:17 PM
Is postage stamps added in the petty cash fund?

pready
Jun 28, 2012, 06:47 PM
Postage stamps can be purchased with petty cash.