Using the Following Accounts

question 56

Multiple Choice

Using the following accounts:
Indicate the account(s) to be debited and credited to record the following transactions.
-Declared a stock dividend when the market price was above par.
Debit ________ Credit ________ & ________

• A)Cash
• B)Dividends payable
• C)Preferred stock
• D)Common stock
• E)Common Stock dividend distributable
• F)Paid-in capital in excess of par value-common
• G)Paid-in capital in excess of par value - preferred
• H)Paid-in capital from treasury stock
• I)Retained earnings
• J)Treasury stock
• K)Paid-in capital in excess of par value-Stock dividend

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Definitions:

Monthly Base Salary

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Commission Rate

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Gross Earnings

The total amount of money an individual or company makes before any deductions are made.

Weekly Base Salary

The amount of money an employee is paid each week before any deductions or taxes.