How Does the Declaration and Distribution of a 10% Stock

question 137

Multiple Choice

How does the declaration and distribution of a 10% stock dividend affect stockholders' equity?

• A)The total amount of stockholders' equity will increase.
• B)The total amount of stockholders' equity will decrease.
• C)The balances of different accounts in stockholders' equity will change,but total stockholders' equity is unchanged.
• D)There is no change.

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that represents a transaction, showing the accounts affected and the amounts debited and credited.

Overapplied Balance

A situation in cost accounting where the amount of overhead applied to products or services exceeds the actual overhead costs incurred.

Manufacturing Overhead Account

An account used to record all indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, rent, and salaries for managers.

Work in Process

Inventory items that are in the production process but are not yet completed goods.