B. Journal entry for accounting stock dividend:
Dr Retained earnings .... $7,000
Cr Common Stock ............ ............ $5,035.97 ----- (7,000/$139 * $100 = $5,035.97 )
Cr Paid-In Capital in excess of par .. $1,964.03 ----- (7,000/$139 * $39 =$1,964.03)
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Here is my problem:
Organic Health Co. is an HMO for businesses in the Chicago area. The following account balances appear on the balance sheet of Organic Health Co.: Common stock (390,000 shares authorized), $100 par, $700,000; Paid-In Capital in excess of par― common stock, $210,000; and Retained earnings, $6,300,000. The board of directors declared a 1% stock dividend when the market price of the stock was $139 a share. Organic Health Co. reported no income or loss for the current year.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!