BAT4M - Chapter 15

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
01. (a) A dividend is a distribution by a corporation to its
shareholders on a pro rata (equal) basis, per share.
(b) Disagree. Dividends may take four forms: cash, property,
scrip (promissory note to pay cash), or shares.
02. Robin is not correct. Adequate cash is only one of the
conditions. In order for a cash dividend to occur, a corporation
must also have sufficient retained earnings and the dividend
must be declared by the board of directors.
03. (a) The three dates are:
Declaration date is the date when the board of
directors formally declares the cash dividend and
announces it to shareholders. The declaration
commits the corporation to a binding legal obligation
that cannot be rescinded.
Record date is the date that marks the time when
ownership of the shares is determined from the
shareholder records maintained by the corporation.
The purpose of this date is to identify the persons or
entities that will receive the dividend.
Payment date is the date on which the dividend
cheques are mailed to the shareholders.
(b) The accounting entries and their dates are:
Declaration dateDebit Cash Dividends and Credit
Dividends Payable.
No entry is made on the record date.
Payment dateDebit Dividends Payable and Credit
Cash.

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4.

5.

From the perspective of the corporation, cash dividends

decrease assets, retained earnings, and total shareholders'
equity. A stock dividend decreases retained earnings,
increases share capital (contributed capital if the shares have a
stated or par value), and has no effect on total assets and total
shareholders' equity. If a cash dividend is paid, an individual
shareholders personal financial position will increase by the
amount of cash received. If a stock dividend is received, the
shareholders personal financial position will increase by the
market value of the share multiplied by the number of shares
received.
A corporation generally issues stock dividends for one of the
following reasons:
1. To satisfy shareholders' dividend expectations without
spending cash.
2. To increase the marketability of its share by increasing the
number of shares and thereby decreasing the market price
per share. Decreasing the market price of the share makes
the shares easier to purchase for smaller investors.
3. To emphasize that a portion of shareholders' equity that
had been reported as retained earnings has been
permanently reinvested in the business and therefore is
unavailable for cash dividends.

6.

In the Pella Corporation the number of shares will increase to

20,000 (10,000 X 2). The effect of a split on market value is
generally inversely proportional to the size of the split. In this
case, the market price would fall to approximately $70 per
share ($140 2).

7.

The different effects of a stock split versus a stock dividend

are:
Item

Stock Split

Stock Dividend

Total contributed capital

Total retained earnings
Total value recorded for
common shares
Legal capital per share

No Change
No Change

Increase
Decrease

No Change
Decrease

Increase
No Change

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8.

A prior period adjustment is a correction of a material error in

reporting income of a prior period. The correction is reported in
the current year's statement of retained earnings as an
adjustment of the beginning balance of retained earnings.

9.

The understatement of amortization in a prior year overstates

the beginning retained earnings balance. The statement of
retained earnings presentation is:
Balance, January 1, as previously reported ................
Less: Correction for understatement of prior
prior year's amortization (net of
$22,500 income tax saving) .............................
Balance, January 1, as adjusted...................................

$240,000

67,500*
$172,500

*$90,000 ($90,000 X 25% tax savings) = $67,500

10. The purpose of a retained earnings restriction is to indicate
that a portion of retained earnings is currently unavailable for
dividends. Restrictions may be either contractual or voluntary.
11. Retained earnings restrictions are generally reported in the
notes to the financial statements. (Occasionally, separate
accounts are created, within the shareholders equity section
of the balance sheet, for the restricted or appropriated
amounts.)
12. The debits and credits to retained earnings are:
1.
2.

3.
4.

Debits
Net loss
Prior period adjustments
for overstatements of net
income
Cash and stock dividends
Cumulative effect of a
change in accounting
principle that decreased
net income

Credits
1. Net income
2. Prior period adjustments for
understatements of net
income
3. Cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle that
increased net income

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13. The cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle on

net income is reported, net of applicable income tax, as an
adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Thus,
your friend is correct.
14. Omar is incorrect. Only the ending balance of retained earnings
is reported in the shareholders' equity section of the balance
sheet. (The beginning balance appears in the statement of
retained earnings, however. It would also appear as the ending
balance of retained earnings for the preceding period, in a set
of comparative financial statements.)
15. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Contributed CapitalShare Capital

Contributed CapitalShare Capital
Contributed CapitalShare Capital
Contributed CapitalAdditional Contributed Capital
Retained Earnings

16. Nels should be told that although many factors affect the
market price of a share at a given time, the reported net income
is one of the most significant factors. When companies
announce increases or decreases in net income, the market
price of its share usually increases or decreases immediately.
Net income also provides an indication of the amount of
dividends that a company can distribute. In addition, net
income leads to a growth in retained earnings, which is often
reflected in a share's market price. Because net income is
found on the income statement not the balance sheet, it is
important to analyze all the financial statements when making
investment decisions.
17. The unique feature of a corporation income statement is a
separate section that shows income tax expense. The
presentation is as follows:
Income before income tax .........................................
$500,000
Income tax expense* ..................................................
..................................................................................... 0150,000
Net income ..................................................................
..................................................................................... $350,000

* This is usually subdivided, to show the portion which is

currently due and the portion which is due in future periods.

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*18. Intraperiod tax allocation refers to assigning income tax within

the financial statements (income statement and statement of
retained earnings) to each item that directly affects the income
tax for the period. As a result, income tax expense is allocated
to income before income tax and to each nontypical item
(discontinued operations, extraordinary items, and changes in
accounting principles). Intraperiod tax allocation is important
because it reflects the true effective tax rate in the income
statement, and matches the income tax expense to the items
which affect the tax.
*19. Discontinued operations refer to the disposal of a significant
segment of the business, such as the cessation of an entire
activity or the elimination of a major class of customers. It is
important to report discontinued operations separately from
income from continuing operations because the discontinued
segment will not affect future income statements. Thus, the
predictive value of the income statement is enhanced.
20. Items (a), (d), and (g) are extraordinary items.
*21. Earnings per share (EPS) on income before extraordinary
items usually is more relevant to an investment decision than
EPS on net income. Income before extraordinary items
represents the results of continuing and ordinary business
activity. It is therefore a better basis for predicting future
operating results than an EPS figure which includes the effect
of extraordinary items that are not expected to recur again in
the foreseeable future.
22.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Favourable
Unfavourable
Favourable
Unfavourable

SOLUTIONS TO BRIEF EXERCISES

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-1
Nov.

Dec.

Dec. 31

Cash Dividends .................................................. 100,000

Dividends Payable ......................................

100,000

No entry required on record date.

Dividends Payable ............................................. 100,000
Cash ............................................................

100,000

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-2

Dec.

31

Stock Dividends (8,000 X $15)........................... 120,000

Stock Dividends Distributable ...................

120,000

Stock Dividends Distributable .......................... 120,000

Common Shares .........................................

120,000

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-3

Before Stock
Dividend
(a) Shareholders' equity
Common shares
Retained earnings
Total shareholders' equity
(b) Shares issued
(c) Book value per share

After Stock
Dividend

$1,000,000
300,000
$1,300,000

$ 1,160,000
140,000
$ 1,300,000

100,000

110,000

$13.00

$11.82

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-4

I would anticipate the market price after the split would be $8 ($12 x
2/3 = $8). The reason for a stock split is usually to increase the
marketability of the shares by reducing its price.

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-5

CADIEN INC.
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2003

Balance, January 1 ............................................................................

Add: Net income..............................................................................
Less: Dividends................................................................................
Balance, December 31 ......................................................................

$220,000
0150,000
370,000
0085,000
$285,000

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-6

The cumulative prior income effect of a change in accounting
principle is reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of
retained earnings. In this case, the adjustment would be a
deduction of $49,000, as follows:
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
Effect on prior years' income of change in amortization
method, net of $21,000 ($70,000 X 30%) income tax
saving .................................................................................
$49,000
Changes for the current year are reported in the current years
income statement. The $8,000 would be included in the current
years amortization expense.

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-7

MNARD CORPORATION
Partial Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003

Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Common shares, no par value, unlimited
shares authorized, 5,000 shares issued .....
Common stock dividend distributable ..........
Total share capital ...................................
Retained earnings (see Note 3) .............................
Total shareholders' equity .............................

$50,000
15,000
65,000
29,000
$94,000

Note 3: Retained earnings of $20,000 has been restricted

for loan agreements

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-8

TEC.COM CORPORATION
Partial Income Statement
For the Year Ended November 30, 2003

Income before income tax ................................................................

Income tax expense ($300,000 X 25%) .............................................
Income before extraordinary item ....................................................
Extraordinary loss from flood, net of $20,000
($80,000 X 25%) income tax saving...............................................
Net income.........................................................................................

$300,000
0 75,000
225,000
0 60,000
$165,000

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-9

OSBERN CORPORATION
Partial Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2003

Discontinued operations
Loss from operations of Mexico facility, net of $105,000
($300,000 X 35%) income tax savings ..............................
Loss on disposal of Mexico facility, net of
$56,000 ($160,000 X 35%) income tax savings .................

$195,000
104,000
$299,000

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-10

Net income ($580,000 $200,000 $90,000) ...................................

$290,000

Earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations ................................................
Loss from discontinued operations.................................................
Income before extraordinary item ....................................................
Extraordinary loss.............................................................................
Net income.........................................................................................

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-11

(a) Earnings per share = $1.85 ($370,000 200,000)
(b) Earnings per share = $1.75 [($370,000 $20,000) 200,000]
(c) There would be no difference. Since the preferred shares are
cumulative, they need to be paid before any of the earnings
become available to the common shareholders. Therefore,
cumulative preferred dividends must be deducted from net
income in calculating earnings per share, whether they are
declared and paid or not.

$5.80
(2.00)
3.80
(0.90)
$2.90

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-12

Share Price

Earnings
per Share

PriceEarnings

Current

$52.50

$5.00

10.5

After 2% stock dividend

$51.451

$4.903

10.5

After 2-for-1 stock split

$26.252

$2.504

10.5

1
2
3
4

$52.50 x 98% = $51.45

$52.50 2 = $26.25
$5.00 x 98% = $4.90
$5.00 2 = $2.50

Both the stock dividend and the stock split will increase the number
of shares, without changing the overall value of the company.
Therefore, both will (theoretically) decrease the market price per
share proportionately. Both will also decrease the earnings per
share proportionately. Consequently, the price-earnings ratio
should not be affected by either of these events.
However, the stock markets may react favourably to the stock
dividend and/or the stock split, with the result that the share price
does not decrease proportionately, and hence the price-earnings
ratio increases.

BRIEF EXERCISE 15-13

Payout ratio = Cash dividends per share Earnings per share
= $1.00 $ 3.75
= 26%
Dividend yield = Cash dividends per share Share price
= $1.00 $25.00
= 4%

SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES
EXERCISE 15-1
(a)
Total dividend declaration
Allocation to preferred shares
Remainder to common shares
(b)
Total dividend declaration
Allocation to preferred shares
Remainder to common shares
1
2

2002

2003

2004

$6,000
06,000
$
0

$12,000
008,000
$ 4,000

$28,000
008,000
$20,000

2002

2003

2004

$6,000
06,000
$
0

$12,000
12,0001
$
0

$28,000
012,0002
$16,000

Cumulative dividend for 2002, $4,000, plus $8,000 for 2003

Cumulative dividend for 2003, $2,000, plus $10,000 for 2004

(c)
Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Cash DividendsPreferred ................................. 8,000

Cash DividendsCommon ................................. 20,000
Dividends Payable ................................

28,000

Cash DividendsPreferred ................................. 12,000

Cash DividendsCommon ................................. 16,000
Dividends Payable ................................

28,000

EXERCISE 15-2
Before
Action

After Stock
Dividend

After Stock
Split

$ 800,000
400,000
$ 1,200,000

$ 856,000*
344,000
$1,200,000

$ 800,000
400,000
$ 1,200,000

Shares issued

80,000

84,000

160,000

Book value per share

$15.00

$14.29

$7.50

Shareholders' equity
Common shares
Retained earnings
Total shareholders' equity

* $800,000 + (80,000 shares X 5% X $14) = $856,000

Note that the total shareholders equity is the same in each case.

EXERCISE 15-3
(a) (1) Book value before the stock dividend was $20.00
($400,000 20,000 = $20.00)
(2) Book value after the stock dividend is $18.18
($400,000 22,000 = $18.18)
(b) Share capital
Balance before dividend ....................................................
$225,000
Stock dividend (2,000 x $18) ............................................. 00336,000
New balance ...............................................................
$261,000
Retained earnings
Balance before dividend ....................................................
Stock dividend (2,000 X $18) .............................................
New balance ...............................................................

$175,000
0036,000
$139,000

EXERCISE 15-4
1.

2.

3.

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Dec. 31

Cash Dividends ........................................

Dividend Expense .............................

30,000

Stock Dividends* ......................................

10,000
Dividends Payable ....................................
10,000
Common Stock Dividends Distributable
Retained Earnings* ...........................

30,000

10,000
10,000

Preferred Shares ..................................... 2,000,000

Retained Earnings ............................
2,000,000

No entry is required for a stock split

* Note: This portion of the correcting entry could be omitted since
the Stock Dividend account is closed into the Retained Earnings
account at year end.

EXERCISE 15-5
(a) April

1 Cash .............................................................. 85,000

Common Shares ...................................

June 15

July 10

Dec. 15

85,000

Cash Dividends (80,000 X $1) ...................... 80,000

Dividends Payable ................................

80,000

Dividends Payable ........................................ 80,000

Cash .......................................................

80,000

Cash .............................................................. 38,000

Common Shares ...................................

38,000

Cash Dividends (82,000 X $1.30) ................. 106,600

Dividends Payable ................................

106,600

(b) In the statement of retained earnings, cash dividends of

$186,600 will be deducted. In the balance sheet, dividends
payable of $106,600 will be reported as a current liability.

EXERCISE 15-6
WINDSOR CORPORATION
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2003

Balance, January 1, as previously reported ....................................

Less: Correction for overstatement of 2002 net
income due to amortization error, net of
$15,000 income tax saving .................................................
Balance, January 1, as adjusted ......................................................
Add: Net income ............................................................................
Less: Cash dividends .................................................. $120,000
Stock dividends ................................................. 0060,000
Balance, December 31 ......................................................................

$580,000

20,000
560,000
350,000
910,000
180,000
$730,000

EXERCISE 15-7
Contributed Capital
Item

Share
Capital

Additional

Retained
Earnings

Total Shareholders Equity

1.

NE

NE

2.

NE

NE

3.

NE

NE

NE

NE

4.

NE

NE

5.

NE

NE

6.

NE

NE

NE

NE

7.

NE

NE

NE

NE

8.

NE

EXERCISE 15-8
(a) Stock DividendsCommon (30,000* X $16) ............... 480,000
Stock Dividends Distributable .............................

480,000

* (150,000 + 50,000) X 15% = 30,000

(b)
KNOWLEDGE CORPORATION
Partial Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Common shares, no par value, unlimited
number authorized, 200,000 issued ....................
$ 2,200,000
Common stock dividends distributable .....................480,000
distributable
Total share capital ....................................................
2,680,000
Retained earnings ............................................................670,000*
Total shareholders' equity ...................................
$ 3,350,000
* $750,000 + $400,000 $480,000 = $670,000

EXERCISE 15-9
BYUNGKEE INC.
Partial Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003

Shareholders' equity
Contributed capital
Share capital
8% preferred shares, $5 stated value, cumulative,
40,000 shares authorized, 30,000 shares issued
Common shares, no par value, 400,000 shares
authorized, 300,000 shares issued ...................
Common stock dividends distributable ..................
Total share capital .....................................
Additional contributed capital
Contributed capital in excess of stated value
preferred shares ............................................
Total contributed capital ...........................
Retained earnings (See Note R) .........................................
Total shareholders' equity ........................

$0,150,000
866,000
75,000
1,091,000

244,000
1,335,000
900,000
$2,235,000

Note R: Retained earnings restricted for plant expansion, $100,000.

EXERCISE 15-10
(a)
GROMETER CORPORATION
Partial Income Statement
For the Year Ended October 31, 2003

Income before income tax ...............................................

Income tax expense ($640,000 X 30%) ............................
Income before extraordinary item ...................................
Extraordinary loss from fire, net of $30,000
($100,000 X 30%) income tax saving ............................
Net income ........................................................................

(b) To:
From:

$640,000
0 192,000
448,000
00 70,000
$378,000

Dave Grometer Corporation

Independent Auditor

After reviewing your income statement for the year ended

October 31, 2003, we believe it is misleading for the following
reasons:
The amount reported for income before extraordinary items is
overstated by $30,000. The income tax expense should be 30%
of $640,000, or $192,000, not $162,000. The after-tax income
from operations was only $448,000, not $478,000.
Also, the effect of the extraordinary loss on net income is only
$70,000, not $100,000. An income tax savings of $30,000 should
be netted against the extraordinary loss. Taking these tax
savings into consideration, the real cost of the fire damage was
only $70,000, not $100,000.

EXERCISE 15-11
(a) DASOLA CORPORATION
Partial Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2003

Income from continuing operations ................................

Discontinued operations
Gain on discontinued division,
net of $15,000 income tax expense.......................
Income before extraordinary item ...................................
Extraordinary loss, net of $24,000 income tax saving ...
Net income........................................................................

$240,000

35,000
275,000
56,000
$219,000

(b) The correction of an error in last year's financial statements is

a prior period adjustment. The correction is reported in the
2003 statement of retained earnings as an adjustment that
increases the reported beginning balance of retained earnings
by $14,000, after income tax expense [$20,000 ($20,000 X
30%)].
The effect on prior years of the change in accounting principle
(amortization method) should also be treated as an adjustment
to the reported beginning balance of retained earnings. It
would reduce the retained earnings by $24,500, after income
tax expense. [$35,000 ($35,000 x 30%)]

EXERCISE 15-12
(a) $ 547,000 $16,000 = $531,000 100,000 = $5.31
(b) $ 547,000 $16,000 = $531,000 100,000 = $5.31
Note that, since the preferred dividends are cumulative, there is no
difference between parts (a) and (b)

EXERCISE 15-13

Earnings per share

Price-earnings ratio
Payout ratio
Dividend yield ratio

2000

1999

1998

$6.99
6.6X
28.6%
4.4%

$5.20
6.3X
36.2%
5.7%

$5.14
7.1X
34.3%
4.8%

Calculations:
Earnings per share
2000: $1,857,000,000 265,659,000 = $6.99
1999: $1,382,000,000 265,862,000 = $5.20
1998: $1,350,000,000 262,511,000 = $5.14
Price-earnings
2000: $45.88 $6.99 = 6.6 times
1999: $32.72 $5.20 = 6.3 times
1998: $36.65 $5.14 = 7.1 times
Payout
2000: $2.00 $6.99 = 28.6%
1999: $1.88 $5.20 = 36.2%
1998: $1.76 $5.14 = 34.2%
Dividend yield
2000: $2.00 $45.88 = 4.4%
1999: $1.88 $32.72 = 5.7%
1998: $1.76 $36.65 = 4.8%

EXERCISE 15-13 (Continued)

Earnings per share have improved over the past year, moving from
$5.14 to $6.69. This indicates that the company is earning more
income for each of its common shareholders. This increase
occurred partially because net income is higher and partially
because the number of common shares issued has decreased.
The PE ratio declined in 1999, then rebounded slightly in 2000. This
number should be compared to other companies in the industry to
see if a multiple of around seven (6.6 in 2000) is good for this type
of business.
Even though the dividend is increasing, the dividend yield and the
payout ratios have generally decreased. The company is earning
more income but is not increasing its dividend proportionally.
Although some investors who like receiving dividends may be
concerned, the company may simply be retaining the remaining
income to finance further growth.

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS
PROBLEM 15-1A
(a)
Cash Dividend

Stock Dividend

Assets

$13,500,000 - $80,000a
= $13,420,000

No effect = $13,500,000

Liabilities

No effect = $1,500,000

No effect = $1,500,000

Share capital

No effect = $2,000,000

$2,000,000 + $80,000b
= $2,080,000

Retained earnings

$10,000,000 - $80,000
= $9,920,000

$10,000,000 - $80,000
$ 9,920,000

Total shareholders
equity

$12,000,000 - $80,000
= $11,920,000

No effect ($12,000,000 +
$80,000 - $80,000 =
$12,000,000)

Number of shares
a
b

No effect = 40,000

2,000 increase (2,000 +

40,000 = 42,000)

40,000 X $2 = $80,000
40,000 X 5% = 2,000 x $40 = $80,000

(b) 1.

Cash dividend
Cash dividend 1,000 X $2 = $2,000
Market value of shares 1,000 X $40 = $40,000
Stock Dividend
Stock dividend 1,000 x 5% = 50 x $40 = $2,000
Market value of shares 1,050 X $40 = $42,000

PROBLEM 15-1A (Continued)

(b) 1. (Continued)
In terms of final value the shareholder would be in the same
position having received either a cash or a stock dividend.
However, a stock dividend would allow the shareholder to
control the receipt of the cash and the related tax payment.
Since the shareholder can control when the shares are
sold, they can control when the income tax would have to
be paid on any gains. Alternatively, some shareholders may
prefer to receive a cash dividend since they do not have to
sell the shares to obtain the cash. As well, there are often
brokerage fees associated with selling shares.
The decision as to whether a cash or stock dividend would
be more beneficial really depends on the preferences of the
shareholder and their tax situation.
(b) 2. The shareholder would record the cash dividend as a debit
to Cash and a credit to Dividend Revenue. The stock
dividend would be recorded only as an increase in the
number of shares held.

PROBLEM 15-2A

Journal entriesnot required

July 1

Aug . 1

Sept. 1

Dec.01

15

Cash DividendsCommon .............................

(180,000 X $0.25)
Dividends PayableCommon .................

45,000

Accumulated Amortization ............................

Income Tax Payable................................
Retained Earnings ...................................

72,000

Dividends PayableCommon.........................
Cash .........................................................

45,000

Stock DividendsCommon (18,000 X $15) ....

Common Stock Dividends Distributable

270,000

Cash DividendsPreferred (4,000 X $10) ......

Dividends PayablePreferred .................

40,000

45,000

22,000
50,000

45,000

270,000

40,000

PROBLEM 15-2A (Continued)

TMAO INC.
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2003

Balance, January 1, as previously reported ........................

Add: Correction for overstatement of amortization
in 2002, net of income tax expense of $22,000 .....
Balance, January 1, as adjusted...........................................
Add: Net income .................................................................
Less: Cash dividendspreferred .................... $040,000
Cash dividendscommon .....................
45,000
Stock dividendscommon ....................
270,000
Balance, December 31...........................................................

$500,000
0050,000
550,000
0350,000
900,000

355,000
$545,000

PROBLEM 15-3A

GENERAL JOURNAL

J1

Date

Account Titles and Explanation

Jan. 20

Stock Dividend Distributable .................

Common Shares ..............................

200,000

Cash .........................................................

150,000

Feb. 12

Debit

200,000

Common Shares..............................
Mar. 31

Dec. 31

31

31

31

Credit

150,000

Income Tax Payable ................................

20,000

Retained Earnings ...................................

Inventory ..........................................

50,000

Cash Dividends .......................................

Cash .................................................

100,000

Revenues .................................................
Retained Earnings ...........................

900,000

Retained Earnings ...................................

Expenses .........................................

600,000

Retained Earnings ...................................

Cash Dividends ...............................

100,000

70,000

100,000

900,000

600,000

100,000

PROBLEM 15-3A (Continued)

(b)
Common Shares
Date

Explanation

Ref.

Debit

J1
J1

Jan.

1
20
Feb. 12

Credit

Balance

1,500,000
200,000 1,700,000
150,000 1,850,000

Common Stock Dividends Distributable

Date
Jan.

Explanation
1
20

Ref.
J1
J1

Debit

Credit

Balance

200,000 0200,000
0200,000
000,000

Cash Dividends
Date

Explanation

Jan. 1
Dec. 31 Closing entry

Ref.

Debit

J1
J1

100,000

Ref.

Debit

Credit

Balance

100,000

100,000
0

Credit

Balance

Retained Earnings
Date

Explanation

Jan. 1
Mar. 31
Dec. 31 Closing entry
31 Closing entry
31 Closing entry

J1
J1
J1
J1

600,000
50,000
550,000
900,000 1,450,000
600,000
850,000
100,000
750,000

PROBLEM 15-3A (Continued)

(c)

CEDENO INC.
Partial Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003

Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Common shares, no par value, unlimited
number of shares authorized,
580,000 shares issued ........................................
Retained earnings ..........................................................
Total shareholders' equity ......................................

$1,850,000
00,750,000
$2,600,000

PROBLEM 15-5A

(a) Total dividend

Allocated to preferred shares
current year only (10,000 X $10)
Remainder to common shares

$600,000
0100,000
$500,000

Note: the preferred shares are noncumulative

therefore no dividends in arrears have to be paid

and

(b)
JAJOO CORPORATION
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31, 2003

Balance, January 1 ...............................................

Add: Net income ................................................
Less: Cash dividendsPreferred ...................... $100,000
Cash dividendsCommon ...................... 500,000
Stock dividends ........................................ 00140,000*
Balance, December 31 .........................................
* 400,000 x 5% = 20,000 x $7 = $140,000

$ 2,450,000
880,000
3,330,000

740,000
$2,590,000

PROBLEM 15-5A (Continued)

(c)
JAJOO CORPORATION
Partial Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003

Shareholders' equity
Contributed capital
Share capital
$10 preferred shares, no par value,
noncumulative, 20,000 shares
authorized, 10,000 shares issued ..............
Common shares, $5 stated value, 600,000
shares authorized, 400,000 shares issued
Common stock dividends distributable,
20,000 shares...........................................
Total share capital ...................................
Additional contributed capital
Contributed capital in excess of stated
valuecommon shares .............................
Total contributed capital .........................
Retained earnings (See Note 3) ....................................
Total shareholders' equity ......................

$1,200,000
2,000,000
140,000
3,340,000

1,100,000
4,440,000
2,590,000
$7,030,000

Note 3: Retained earnings restricted for plant expansion,

$100,000.

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS
PROBLEM 15-1A
(a)
Cash Dividend

Stock Dividend

Assets

$13,500,000 - $80,000a
= $13,420,000

No effect = $13,500,000

Liabilities

No effect = $1,500,000

No effect = $1,500,000

Share capital

No effect = $2,000,000

$2,000,000 + $80,000b
= $2,080,000

Retained earnings

$10,000,000 - $80,000
= $9,920,000

$10,000,000 - $80,000
$ 9,920,000

Total shareholders
equity

$12,000,000 - $80,000
= $11,920,000

No effect ($12,000,000 +
$80,000 - $80,000 =
$12,000,000)

Number of shares

No effect = 40,000

2,000 increase (2,000 +

40,000 = 42,000)

a
b

40,000 X $2 = $80,000
40,000 X 5% = 2,000 x $40 = $80,000

(b) 1.

Cash dividend
Cash dividend 1,000 X $2 = $2,000
Market value of shares 1,000 X $40 = $40,000
Stock Dividend
Stock dividend 1,000 x 5% = 50 x $40 = $2,000
Market value of shares 1,050 X $40 = $42,000

PROBLEM 15-1A (Continued)

(b) 1. (Continued)
In terms of final value the shareholder would be in the same
position having received either a cash or a stock dividend.
However, a stock dividend would allow the shareholder to
control the receipt of the cash and the related tax payment.
Since the shareholder can control when the shares are
sold, they can control when the income tax would have to
be paid on any gains. Alternatively, some shareholders may
prefer to receive a cash dividend since they do not have to
sell the shares to obtain the cash. As well, there are often
brokerage fees associated with selling shares.
The decision as to whether a cash or stock dividend would
be more beneficial really depends on the preferences of the
shareholder and their tax situation.
(b) 2. The shareholder would record the cash dividend as a debit
to Cash and a credit to Dividend Revenue. The stock
dividend would be recorded only as an increase in the
number of shares held.