The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow. Stockholders' Equity (January 1) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 30,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 150,000 110,000 340,000 $ 600,000 $ 176,000 136,000 420,000 732,000 (40,000) $ 692,000 Stockholders' Equity (December 31) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($40,000 restricted by treasury stock) Less cost of treasury stock Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. January 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. March 20Purchased treasury stock for cash. April 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 200 stock dividend when the stock's market value was $10 per share. August 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. October 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. Required: 1. How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date? January 5 April 5 July 5 October 5 Outstanding common shares The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow. Stockholders' Equity (January 1) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 30,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 150,000 110,000 340,000 $ 600,000 Stockholders' Equity (December 31) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($40,000 restricted by treasury stock) $ 176,000 136,000 420,000 732,000 (40,000) $ 692,000 Less cost of treasury stock Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. January 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. March 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. April 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock's market value was $10 per share. August 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. October 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. 2. What is the total dollar amount for each of the four cash dividends? January 5 April 5 July 5 October 5 Cash dividend amounts
