Answer:
O Debit Retained Earnings $4,000; credit Common Dividends Payable $4,000.
Explanation:
Dividend declared = $0.5 per share
Total Authorized shares = 20,000 shares
Total Issued Shares = 9,000 shares
Total Outstanding shares = 8,000 shares
As outstanding shares are only eligible shares for the dividend payment.
Total Dividend Payment = $0.5 per share x 8000 shares
Total Dividend Payment = $4000
Journal Entry for this event
Dr. Cr.
Retained Earning $4,000
Common Dividend Payable $4,000
