Brief Exercise 15-1 Buttercup Corporation Issued 300 Shares

Brief Exercise 15-1buttercup Corporation Issued300shares Of 10par

Prepare Buttercup’s journal entry for the issuance of 300 shares of $10 par value common stock for $4,500. The journal entry should accurately reflect the cash received and the issuance of common stock, including any additional paid-in capital if applicable.

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On the date of issuance, Buttercup Corporation received cash in exchange for its common stock. The total amount received was $4,500 for 300 shares, each with a par value of $10. To record this transaction, the company needs to recognize the par value of the shares issued and any excess amount received as additional paid-in capital.

The total par value of the shares issued is calculated as 300 shares × $10 par value = $3,000. Since the company received $4,500, the difference between the total cash received and the total par value represents additional paid-in capital. This amount is $4,500 - $3,000 = $1,500.

The journal entry to record the issuance is as follows:

Debit: Cash $4,500

Credit: Common Stock $3,000

Credit: Additional Paid-In Capital $1,500

This entry reflects the increase in assets (cash) and the shareholders' equity components (common stock at par and additional paid-in capital).

Brief Exercise 15-10 Woolford Inc. declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per share on its 2 million outstanding shares. The dividend was declared on August 1, payable on September 9 to all stockholders of record on August 15. Prepare all journal entries necessary on those three dates.

The dividend declaration and payment involve three key dates: declaration, record date, and payment date. The entries are designed to reflect these transactions properly within the accounting records.

On August 1, when Woolford Inc. declares the dividend, the company records a liability and a corresponding decrease in retained earnings:

Debit: Dividends (or Dividends Payable) $2,000,000

Credit: Dividends Payable $2,000,000

This entry recognizes the company's obligation to pay dividend to shareholders.

On August 15, which is the record date, no journal entry is needed because this date is used for determining shareholders eligible for dividends.

On September 9, when the dividend is paid, the company settles its obligation by paying the shareholders:

Debit: Dividends Payable $2,000,000

Credit: Cash $2,000,000

This payment eliminates the liability recognized during the declaration.

Thus, these entries ensure accurate recording of the dividend process aligning with accounting standards for dividends.

Brief Exercise 15-4 Ravonette Corporation issued 300 shares of $10 par value common stock and 100 shares of $50 par value preferred stock for a lump sum of $13,500. The common stock has a market price of $20 per share, and the preferred stock has a market price of $90 per share. Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance.

The goal is to allocate the lump sum received of $13,500 between the common and preferred stock based on their relative market values. The total market value of all issued shares is the sum of individual market values:

Common stock market value: 300 shares × $20 = $6,000

Preferred stock market value: 100 shares × $90 = $9,000

Total market value: $6,000 + $9,000 = $15,000

The proportion of the total market value attributable to each type of stock is calculated as follows:

• Common stock: $6,000 / $15,000 = 0.40
• Preferred stock: $9,000 / $15,000 = 0.60

Next, allocate the total amount of $13,500 based on these proportions:

• Common stock: 0.40 × $13,500 = $5,400
• Preferred stock: 0.60 × $13,500 = $8,100

Now, prepare the journal entry:

Debit: Cash $13,500

Credit: Common Stock ($300 shares × $10 par) $3,000

Credit: Additional Paid-In Capital—Common $2,400

Credit: Preferred Stock ($100 shares × $50 par) $5,000

Credit: Additional Paid-In Capital—Preferred $3,100

However, since the allocated amounts for stock issuance are based on proportions of market value, and the individual stock par values are different from the allocation based on market value, the actual journal entries might involve recording the stock at par value and the residual as additional paid-in capital. Therefore, the specific journal entries should be adjusted accordingly, but generally follow this proportional allocation approach.

Brief Exercise 15-21 The distributions of dividends among preferred and common stocks

For each scenario, the distribution of dividends is computed based on the specified conditions:

(a) Noncumulative and Nonparticipating Preferred Stock

Preferred stock receives only the dividends it is entitled to based on the 8% rate:

Preferred dividend: 2,000 shares × $100 par × 8% = $16,000

The remaining dividend amount is allocated to common shareholders:

Total dividends declared: $90,000 (retained earnings)

Preferred dividend: $16,000

Remaining for common: $90,000 - $16,000 = $74,000

Common stock dividend per share: $74,000 / 5,000 shares = $14.80

(b) Cumulative and Nonparticipating Preferred Stock

Preferred stock dividends in arrears for two years must be paid first, totaling:

Past due preferred dividends: 2 years × $16,000 = $32,000

Current year preferred dividends: $16,000

Total preferred dividends payable: $48,000

Remaining for common: $90,000 - $48,000 = $42,000

Common dividend per share: $42,000 / 5,000 = $8.40

(c) Cumulative and Participating Preferred Stock

The preferred stock receives its cumulative dividends and participates in the remaining dividends proportionally to their shares, based on participation rate (which is assumed here as full participation). The calculation involves allocating dividends accordingly, with the preferred receiving its cumulative amount and sharing in excess profits based on participation rights. The precise participation rate must be computed, often as a percentage of total dividends remaining after preferred dividends are paid.

Due to the complexity, detailed calculations involve computing participation percentages, which require clear assumptions. Typically, the preferred participants receive their cumulative dividends plus a share of remaining dividends proportional to their holdings.

Brief Exercise 15-22 Dividends distribution based on ledger balances and dividend policy

Given the ledger balances and total declared dividends of $366,000, the distribution depends on the dividend policy (cumulative, participating, etc.). The calculations involve:

• Amount owed to preferred stock: according to the policy (e.g., cumulative, participating)
• Remaining amount allocated to common stock

The detailed calculations for each scenario would follow the logic of preferred stock dividend rights, arrears, participation, and cumulative rights, as previously described. The exact dollar amounts are determined proportionally, considering the shares outstanding, par values, and applicable rights.

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