Question

The declaration, record, and payment dates in connection with a cash dividend of $54,000 on a corporation's common stock are October 1, November 7, and December 15.

Journalize the entries required on each date. If no entry is required, choose "No Entry Required" and leave the amount boxes blank. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Answer 1

October 1

Dr Cash Dividend $54,000

Cr Dividend payable $54,000

November 7

No entry

December 15

Dr Dividend payable $54,000

Cr Cash $54,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the amount journal entries

October 1

Dr Cash $54,000

Cr Dividend payable $54,000

November 7

No entry

December 15

Dr Dividend payable $54,000

Cr Cash $54,000