Answer:
The Western Pipe Company
Western Pipe Co.
1. After Stock Dividend
Common stock (55,000 shares at $2 par) $110,000
Capital in excess of par 100,000
Retained earnings 240,000
Total equity $450,000
2. After a 20-cent Cash Dividend:
Common stock (55,000 shares at $2 par) $110,000
Capital in excess of par 100,000
Retained earnings 229,000
Total equity $439,000
Explanation:
Current market price of stock = $5 per share
Common stock (50,000 shares at $2 par) $100,000
Capital in excess of par 100,000
Retained earnings 250,000
Total equity $450,000
Stock dividend = 50,000 * 10% = 5,000 shares
New common stock = 55,000 shares
Retained earnings will be reduced to $240,000 ($2 * 5,000)
Cash dividend = $0.20 * 55,000 = $11,000
Retained earnings will be reduced to $229,000 ($240,000 - $11,000)
