Fisher Company Has 1,000,000 Share of Common Stock with a Par

question 52

Multiple Choice

Fisher Company has 1,000,000 share of common stock with a par value of $10.Additional paid-in capital totals $10,000,000 and retained earnings is $12,000,000.The directors declare a 6% stock dividend when the market value is $5.The reduction of retained earnings as a result of the declaration will be:

• A)$0.
• B)$300,000.
• C)$600,000.
• D)$500,000.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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