Question

On June 13, the board of directors of Siewert Inc. declared a 2-for-1 stock split on its 60 million, $1 par, common shares, to be distributed on July 1. The market price of Siewert common stock was $25 on June 13.
Prepare the journal entry to record the stock split if it is not to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. (If no entry is required for a particular event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

What is the par per share after the split? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The journal entry is given below:

Stock dividends Dr $60.00  

         To Common stock  $60.00

(Being the issue of stock dividend is recorded)

Here the stock dividend is debited as it reduced the stockholder equity and credited the common stock as it increased the stockholder equity

Also the par per share after the split is $1