On July 1, 2017, Jones Limited had the following share structure: Common shares (par $1; 200,000 authorized
Question:
On July 1, 2017, Jones Limited had the following share structure:
Common shares (par $1; 200,000 authorized shares; 150,000issued and outstanding)............................................................................$150,000Contributed surplus.......................................................................................88,000Retained earnings........................................................................................172,000
Required:
Complete the following table based on three independent cases involving share transactions:
Case 1: The board of directors declared and issued a 10 percent stock dividend when the share price was $8 per share.
Case 2: The board of directors declared and issued a 100 percent stock dividend when the share price was $8 per share.
Case 3: The board of directors voted a 2-for-1 stock split. The share price prior to the split was $8 per share.
Step by Step Answer:
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1259269868
5th Canadian edition
Authors: Fred Phillips, Robert Libby, Patricia Libby, Brandy Mackintosh