Answer:
The Zeller Corporation
As a result of this stock dividend, the retained earnings account should be decreased by :___________
$15,000.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
The Zeller Corporation's stockholders' equity accounts have the following balances as of December 31, 2016:
Common stock, $10 par (30,000 shares issued and outstanding) $300,000
Additional paid-in capital 2,000,000
Retained earnings 5,700,000
Total stockholders' equity $8,000,000
Analysis:
January 2, 2017: Stock dividend $15,000 (30,000 * 5% = 1,500 shares * $10) Stock dividend distributable $15,000
January 31, 2017: Retained Earnings $15,000 Stock Dividend $15,000
Stock dividend distributable $15,000 Common stock $15,000
