Question

On March 1, the board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.75 per common share to shareholders of record on March 10, payable March 31. There were 131,000 shares issued and outstanding on March 1 and no additional shares had been issued during the month. Record the entries for March 1, 10, and 31. The cash dividends account is used.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The Journal Entry is shown below:-

Mar-01

Cash dividends Dr,  $98,250

(131,000 ×  $0.75)

      To Dividends payable Dr, $98,250

(Being declaration of dividends is recorded)

Mar-10

No entry required

Mar-31

Dividends payable Dr, $98,250  

        To Cash $98,250

(To record payment of dividends)