Weaver Corporation had the following stock issued and outstanding at January 1, Year 1: 129,000 shares of $6 par common stock. 6,500 shares of $50 par, 5 percent, noncumulative preferred stock. On June 10, Weaver Corporation declared the annual cash dividend on its 6,500 shares of preferred stock and a $1 per share dividend for the common shareholders. The dividends will be paid on July 1 to the shareholders of record on June 20.

Required

1.)Determine the total amount of dividends to be paid to the preferred shareholders and common shareholders.

2.)Prepare general journal entries to record the declaration and payment of the cash dividends.

Weaver Corporation had the following stock issued and outstanding at January 1, Year 1: 1. 129,000 shares of $6 par common stock. 2.6,500 shares of $50 par, 5 percent, noncumulative preferred stock. On June 10, Weaver Corporation declared the annual cash dividend on its 6,500 shares of preferred stock and a $1 per share dividend for the common shareholders. The dividends will be paid on July 1 to the shareholders of record on June 20. Required a. Determine the total amount of dividends to be paid to the preferred shareholders and common shareholders. b. Prepare general journal entries to record the declaration and payment of the cash dividends. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Determine the total amount of dividends to be paid to the preferred shareholders and common shareholders. Preferred stock Common stock Total dividend Journal entry worksheet Journal entry worksheet The shareholders on record on June 20 will receive a dividend payment to be paid July 1. Note: Enter debits before credits. Date General Journal Debit Credit June 20 Record entry Clear entry View general journal On July 1, the dividends are paid to the shareholders of record on June 20. Note: Enter debits before credits. Date General Journal Debit Credit July 01 Record entry Clear entry View general journal On December 31, the closing entry for dividends is recorded. Note: Enter debits before credits. Date General Journal Debit Credit December 31 Record entry Clear entry View general journal