A Company Had the Following Stockholders' Equity on January 1

question 98

Essay

A company had the following stockholders' equity on January 1:
On January 10,the company declared a 40% stock dividend to stockholders of record on January 25,to be distributed January 31.The market value of the stock on January 10 prior to the dividend was $20 per share.What is the book value per common share on February 1?

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that increases its balance, reflecting the account's role in the accounting equation.

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, detailing assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses over a specific period.

Permanent/Temporary

Used to classify accounts, with permanent accounts being those that carry their balances over into the next fiscal year, and temporary accounts being closed at the end of the fiscal year.

Normal Balance

The typical or usual balance of an account, which can be a debit for asset and expense accounts, or a credit for liability, equity, and revenue accounts.