Answer:
Dr Retained Earnings 500,000
Cr Com. Stock Dividend Distributable 100,000
Cr Add’l Paid – in Capital, Com. Stock 400,,000
Explanation:
Preparation of the journal entry
Dec. 31
Dr Retained Earnings 500,000
[(100,000 x (50/100)* 10 market price]
Cr Com. Stock Dividend Distributable 100,000
[(100,000 x (50/100)*2 par value ]
Cr Add’l Paid – in Capital, Com. Stock 400,,000
(500,000 – 100,000 )
