ct$.31.$ Declared semiannual dividends of $$1\mathrm{.}60$ per share on the preferred stock and $$0\mathrm{.}13$ per share on the common stock $($before the stock dividend$).$ In addition, a $2\%$ common stock dividend as declared on the common stock outstanding. The fair market value of the common stock is estimated at $$36.$

Oct. $31$ Cash Dividends

Cash Dividends Payable $v$

Oct. $31$

Stock Dividends

Stock Dividends Distributable

Paid$-$In Capital in Excess of Par$-$Common Stock

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On the date of declaration of a cash dividend, it becomes legally binding. How do stock dividends affect stockholders' equity?

Dec. $31.$ Paid the cash dividends and issued the certificates for the common stock dividend.

Dec. $31$ Cash Dividends Payable

$18,540$

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Dec. $31$

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