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:

Financial Resources

Financial resources are the funds available to a business or individual for spending, investment, and other purposes.

Accumulate

To gather or collect items over a period of time, often for a specific purpose or to achieve a particular goal.

Vest

To bestow a right, immediate or future, for the ownership of (an asset, typically a stock or option) to a worker under a plan, which may be subject to conditions.

Current Liability

Financial obligations or debts that are due to be paid within a year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.