PE 13-4A Entries for stock dividends

Olde Wine Corporation has 250,000 shares of $40 par common stock outstanding. On February 15, Olde Wine Corporation declared a 2% stock dividend to be issued May 2 to stockholders of record on March 27. The market price of the stock was $52 per share on February 15.

Journalize the entries required on February 15, March 27, and May 2.


Answer:

Feb. 15 Stock Dividends (250,000 shares × 2% × $52) 260,000
Stock Dividends Distributable (5,000 shares × $40) 200,000
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par—
Common Stock [$5,000 shares × ($52 – $40)] 60,000
Mar. 27 No entry required.
May 2 Stock Dividends Distributable 200,000
Common Stock 200,000