The Percolator Company Has the Following Capital Structure ? the Company Declares a 10% Stock Dividend

question 8

Multiple Choice

The Percolator Company has the following capital structure: $\begin{array}{ll}\text { Common stock ( } \$ 5 \text { par, } 250,000 \text { shares) } & \$ 1,250,000 \\\text { Contributed capital in excess of par } & \$ 5,000,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } & \$ 4,000,000\end{array}$ ? The company declares a 10% stock dividend. The pre-stock dividend market price of the company's stock is $50. Determine the balance in the retained earnings account after the stock dividend.

• A) $4,000,000
• B) $1,375,000
• C) $2,750,000
• D) $1,250,000

Calculate net income, retained earnings, and earnings per share.

Understand the process for preparing closing entries in accounting.

Prepare and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and statements of stockholders' equity.

Comprehend the cash flow statement and classify transactions accordingly.

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