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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
Nov-2005 - Oct-2011
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
The 2012 annual report for Sneer Corporation disclosed that the company declared and paid preferred dividends in the amount of $100,000 in 2012. It also declared and paid dividends on common stock in the amount of $2 per share. During 2012, Sneer had 1 million common shares authorized; 300,000 shares had been issued; and 100,000 shares were in treasury stock. The balance in Retained Earnings was $800,000 on December 31, 2011, and 2012 Net Income was $300,000.
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Prepare journal entries to record the declaration, and payment, of dividends on (a) preferred and (b) common stock. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.) |
A. Record the payment of the cash dividend to the common stockholders.
B. Record the declaration of a cash dividend of $2 per share to the common stockholders payable on the shares outstanding.
2. Using the information given above, prepare a statement of retained earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012.
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