Question

Rick Co. had 30 million shares of $1 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2021. In October 2021, Rick Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 1% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $51 per share. In recording this transaction, Rick would: Multiple Choice None of these answer choices are correct. Credit paid-in capital—excess of par for $15.30 million. Credit common stock for $15.30 million. Debit retained earnings for $15.30 million.

Answer 1

Answer:

Debit retained earnings for $15.30 million.

Explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

Declaration of common stock dividend indicates no cash payments, only extra shares issued with rate of stock dividend

In this Rick Co. had 30 million shares and Rick Co. declared 1% stock dividend  

which means 30 million × 1% = 0.30 million shares issued

Retained earning = (0.30 million × $51)  

= $15.30 million

To common stock A/c =  (0.30 × $1) = $0.30 million

To capital paid in access A/c = (0.30 million × ($51-$1)) =  $15.00 million

( Being stock dividend was issued at 1% )

Hence, Option (d) Debit retained earning for $15.30 million is correct.