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aaa_sy
Jun 7, 2009, 06:18 AM
My question, if the closing balance of the retained earning 1 Million, what is the entry for the dividend of 800,000.

pready
Jun 7, 2009, 11:29 AM
Has the dividend been paid?
If yes, then Credit Cash for the amount
If no, then Credit Dividends Payable for the amount
The Debit will be to be Retained Earnings