Stock dividend versus stock split Firm The board of Wicker Home Health Care, Inc. is exploring ways to expand the number of shares outstanding in an effort to reduce the market price per share to a level that the firm considers more appealing to investors. The options under consideration are a 10% stock dividend and alternativela 5.for 4 stock split At the present time, the firm's equity account and other per share information are given as follows: a. Show the effect on the equity accounts and per-share data of a 10% stock dividend b. Show the effect on the equity accounts and per-share data of a 5.for 4 stock split c. Which option will accomplish Wicker's goal of reducing the current stock price while maintaining a stable level of retained earnings? d. What legal constraints might encourage the firm to choose a stock split over a stock dividend? a. Show the effect on the equity accounts and per-share data of a 10% stock dividend A Data Table The number of shares of common stock after the dividend is shares. (Round to the nearest whole number The balance in the common stock account after the dividend is (Round to the nearest dollar) The balance in the paid-in capital in excess of par account after the dividend is (Round to the nearesi dollar Preferred Stock Common Stock (100,000 shares at $1 par) Paid-in capital in excess of par Retained Earnings Total Stockholders' equity 100,000 600 000 510,000 $1 210.000 The balance in the retained earnings account after the dividend is Round to the nearest dollar The price per share of common stock after the dividend is (Round to the nearest cent) Price per share Earnings per share Dividend per share $21 $3.00 $182 The earnings per share (EPS) after the dividend is Round to the nearest cent) b. Show the effect on the equity accounts and per-share data of a 5-for-4 stock split Click to select your answers). Print Done