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8 November, 11:50

Frenchroast Company earned net income of $95,000 during the year ended December 31, 2016.

On December 15, Frenchroast declared the annual cash dividend on its 2% preferred stock (par value, $128,000) and a $0.75 per share cash dividend on its common stock (65,000 shares).

Frenchroast then paid the dividends on January 4, 2017.

1. Journalize for Frenchroast the entry declaring the cash dividends on December 15, 2016.

2. Journalize for Frenchroast the entry paying the cash dividends on January 4, 2017.

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  1. 8 November, 13:45
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    December 15 2016

    Dr Retained Earnings 51,310

    Cr Dividend Payable - Preferred stock 2,560

    Cr Dividend Payable - Common stock 48,750

    (to record dividend declaration by Frenchroast Company)

    2.

    January 4, 2017

    Dr Dividend Payable - Preferred stock 2,560

    Dr Dividend Payable - Common stock 48,750

    Cr Cash 51,310

    (to record cash dividend payment Frenchroast Company)

    Explanation:

    Working notes:

    For entry in December 15,2016:

    Preferred stock dividend = 2% * par value = 2% * 128,000 = $2,560.

    Common stock dividend = dividend per share * number of shares outstanding = 0.75 * 65,000 = $48,750.
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