Hutter Corporation Declared a $0

question 66

Multiple Choice

Hutter Corporation declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend on its common shares.The company has 20,000 shares authorized,9,000 shares issued,and 8,000 shares of common stock outstanding.The journal entry to record the dividend payment is:

• A)Debit Retained Earnings $4,000;credit Common Dividends Payable $4,000.
• B)Debit Common Dividends Payable $4,000;credit Cash $4,000.
• C)Debit Retained Earnings $4,500;credit Common Dividends Payable $4,500.
• D)Debit Common Dividends Payable $4,500;credit Cash $4,500.
• E)Debit Retained Earnings $10,000;credit Common Dividends Payable $10,000.

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The complete cost involved in the production, operation, or activity, including both fixed and variable costs.

Work in Process

Inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed or transferred to the finished goods inventory.

Raw Materials Purchased

The total cost of all raw materials that a company buys during a period for use in production.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all expenses directly involved in the production of goods, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.