Question

On March 1, Year 1, Gilmore Incorporated declared a cash dividend on its 1,500 outstanding shares of $50 par value, 6% preferred stock. The dividend will be paid on May 1, Year 1 to the stockholders of record as of April 1, Year 1. How will the entry to record the declaration of the dividend on March 1 affect the elements of the financial statements?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dividend Declared (SCE) $4,500 (credit)

Shareholders for Dividends (SFP) $4,500 (credit)

Explanation:

When Dividends are declared, we recognize an Equity Element - Dividend Declared and a liability (Present Obligation that arises with declaration) to the Shareholders of the dividend.

Entry :

Dividend Declared (SCE) $4,500 (credit)

Shareholders for Dividends (SFP) $4,500 (credit)

Dividend Calculation = 1,500 × $50 × 6%

                                   = $4,500