Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
a. Retained earning A/c Dr $3,047,320
To Paid-in capital in excess of par A/c $2635,520
To Common stock dividend distributable A/c $411,800
(Being the date of declaration is recorded)
It is computed below:
For retained earning
= 411,800 shares × $74 × 10%
= $3,047,320
For common stock, it is
= 411,800 shares × $10 × 10%
= $411,800
b. Common stock dividend distributable A/c Dr $411,800
To Common stock A/c $411,800
(Being the date of distribution is recorded)
