Answer:
The debit to the retained earning should be $750,000 for this transaction because that is the market value of the asset to be distributed as dividend.
Explanation:
Property dividend is a form of dividend payout that involves distribution of company`s assets to equity holders as a form of return. These assets can be inventory, marketable securities or investment in a subsidiary.
For this distribution to be formal, it must be approved by the board of directors of the company. After approved and declared, the accounting entries can now be passed.
The accounting entries needed are:
Debit: Retained Earnings with the amount of the asset distributed.
Credit: Dividend Payable with the amount of the asset distributed.
It is important to note that the market value of asset to be distributed should be considered i.e the market value of the asset must be recognized in the book. The difference in book value and market value of the investment will be recognized in respective asset ledger account prior transfer to retained earnings.So that the market value of the investment is recognized on the debit side of retained earnings
In the case of Fitzgerald, $750,000 will be debited to retained earnings since it is the market value of the asset to be distributed.
Answer:
d. This is an example of a direct transfer of capital.
Explanation:
Direct transfer of stocks or securities refers a to situation whereby a seller of securities or stocks sell them to the buyer direct without involving any financial institution. Under this, seller will directly deliver the security certificate to the buyer who will in turn pay the seller in cash or by check immediately.
Therefore, collecting check from your brother for the Microsoft stock and giving your brother the stock certificate is an example of a direct transfer of capital.
Total units to be produced = 785000
<u>Explanation:</u>
<u>production budget report in units for Pasadena Candle Inc is as follows:</u>
using the data as per given in the question:
Expected units to be sold 800000
Desired ending inventory, Dec 31 20000
Total units available 820000
Estimated beginning inventory, Jan 1 -35000
Total units to be produced 785000
Note: Desired ending inventory is the sum total of expected units that hev been sold and desired ending inventory at the year end.
Note: The begining inventory is to be deducted from the total units available.
