Question

Sheffield Corporation has 84,000 shares of common stock outstanding. It declares a $1 per share cash dividend on November 1 to stockholders of record on December 1. The dividend is paid on December 31. Prepare the entries on the appropriate dates to record the declaration and payment of the cash dividend.

Answer 1

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Explanation: The entries on the appropriate dates to record the declaration and payment of cash dividend in Sheffield Corporation is given as

Nov 1.

Debit: Cash Dividends 84,000

Credit: Dividends Payable 84,000

Dec 31.

Debit: Dividends Payable 84,000

Credit: Cash 84,000