Share splits and share dividends may be used by a corporation to change the number of its

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Share splits and share dividends may be used by a corporation to change the number of its shares outstanding.
(a) What is meant by a share split effected in the form of a dividend?
(b)
From an accounting viewpoint, explain how the share split effected in the form of a dividend differs from an ordinary share dividend.
(c)
How should a share dividend that has been declared but not yet issued be classified in a statement of financial position? Why?

Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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: 978-0470616314

IFRS edition volume 2

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield

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