On November 1, 2010, Neely Corporation's stockholders' equity section is as follows: Common stock, $10 par value.................................$600,000
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Common stock, $10 par value.................................$600,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value...........................180,000
Retained earnings.................................................200,000
Total stockholders' equity......................................$980,000
On November 1, Neely declares and distributes a 15% stock dividend when the market value of the stock is $14 per share.
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Indicate the balances in the stockholders' equity accounts after the stock dividend has been distributed. (Value 15 points)
Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-0324592375
17th Edition
Authors: James D. Stice, Earl K. Stice, Fred Skousen
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