Question 10
Which of the following is not a significant date with respect to
dividends?
a.The declaration date
b.The record date
c.The incorporation date D) the payment date
Question 11
On the dividend record date
a. an entry may be required if it is a stock dividend.
b.dividends Payable is debited.
c.a dividend becomes a current obligation.
d.no entry is required.
Question 12
Dividends Payable is classified as a
A.contra stockholders' equity account to Retained
Earnings.
B.stockholders' equity account.
C.current liability.
D.long-term liability.
Question 13
Outstanding stock of the Marigold Corporation included 20600 shares
of $5 par common stock and 5100 shares of 7%, $10 par noncumulative
preferred stock. In 2019, Marigold declared and paid dividends of
$1800. In 2020, Marigold declared and paid dividends of $5700. How
much of the 2020 dividend was distributed to preferred
shareholders?
A.$1800 B.$3900 C.$3570 D.None of these answer choices are
correct
Question 14
A small stock dividend is defined as
A.less than 30% but greater than 25% of the corporation's issued
stock.
B.more than 30% of the corporation's issued stock.
C.between 50% and 100% of the corporation's issued stock.
D.less than 20–25% of the corporation's issued stock.
Question 15
The per share amount normally assigned by the board of directors to
a large stock dividend is
A.zero.
B.the market value of the stock on the date of declaration.
C.the average price paid by stockholders on outstanding
shares.
D.the par or stated value of the stock.
Question 16
The per share amount normally assigned by the board of directors to
a small stock dividend is
A.the average price paid by stockholders on outstanding
shares.
B.the par or stated value of the stock.
C.zero.
D.the market value of the stock on the date of declaration.
Question 18
A stockholder who receives a stock dividend would
A.own more shares of stock.
B.expect retained earnings to increase.
C.expect the par value of the stock to change.
D.expect the market price per share to increase.
Question 19
Common Stock Dividends Distributable is classified as a(n)
A.asset account.
B.liability account.
C.expense account.
D.stockholders' equity account.
Question 20
The effect of a stock dividend is to
A.decrease total assets and total liabilities.
B.increase the book value per share of common stock.
C.decrease total assets and stockholders' equity.
D.change the composition of stockholders' equity.
Question 21
If a corporation declares a 10% stock dividend on its common stock,
the account to be debited on the date of declaration is
A.Common Stock.
B.Stock Dividends.
C.Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par.
D.Common Stock Dividends Distributable.
Question 22
Sunland Co. had retained earnings of $19600 on the balance sheet
but disclosed in the footnotes that $3400 of retained earnings was
restricted for building expansion and $900 was restricted for bond
repayments. Cash of $2200 had been set aside for the plant
expansion. How much of retained earnings is available for
dividends?
A.$16200
B.$19600
C.$13100
D.$15300
Question 23
Bento, Inc. had 500,000 shares of common stock outstanding before a
stock split occurred, and 1,500,000 shares outstanding after the
stock split. The stock split was
A.1-for-5.
B.2-for-5.
C.5-for-1.
D.3-for-1.
Answer
Solution 10:
The incorporation date is not a significant date with respect to
dividends.
Hence option C is correct.
Solution 11:
On the dividend record date "No entry is required"
Hence option d is correct.
Solution 12:
Dividends Payable is classified as a "Current liability"
Hence option C is correct.
Solution 13:
Dividend to preferred shareholders in 2020 = 5100*$10*7% =
$3,570
Hence option C is correct.
solution 14:
A small stock dividend is defined as "less than 20–25% of the
corporation's issued stock."
Hence option D is correct.
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