If a Corporation Declares a 10% Stock Dividend on Its

question 276

Multiple Choice

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 Dividends Distributable.
• B) Common Stock.
• C) Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par.
• D) Retained Earnings.

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Definitions:

Common Shares

Equity securities representing ownership interests in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling shareholders to a share of the company's profits via dividends.

Share Capital

The total amount of funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to shareholders, representing ownership in the company.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit that is kept or retained within the company, not distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Market Value

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in the market.