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  • Jul 29, 2012, 11:42 PM
    Jem100
    Journal Entries for Stock Dividends
    The Moxley Corporation, on March 1st of this year, declared a 15% stock dividend on its common stock distributable on March 23rd to stockholders of record on March 10th. On March 1st, Moxley's common stock sold at $35 per share; on March 23rd, the stock sold at $32 per share. Moxley's stockholders' equity section of its balance sheet at March 1st showed the following:
    Common Stock,$5 par value 150,000 shares authorized, 70,000 shares issued and outstanding... $ 350,000
    Additional Paid-in Capital... 210,000
    Retained Earnings... 740,000
    Total Stockholders' Equity $1,300,000

    Required: Prepare the appropriate journal entries on March 1st, March 10th, and March 23rd to record the aforementioned transaction.

    Additional: If Michael Potter is a shareholder of the Moxley Corporation of Part II and owns 1,000 shares, ascertain the book value and the market value of his shares on March 1st and on March 23rd.
  • Jul 30, 2012, 04:27 AM
    paraclete
    Given the number of questions you have asked I think consulation and familiarity with your text book is overdue

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