The declaration, record, and payment dates in connection with a cash dividend of

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The declaration, record, and payment dates in connection with a cash dividend of $130,400 on a corporation’s common stock are January 12, March 13, and April 12.

Journalize the entries required on each date. If no entry is required, simply skip to the next transaction. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

Journalize the entries required on each date. If no entry is required, simply skip to the next transaction. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

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CHART OF ACCOUNTS General Ledger ASSETS 110 Cash 120 Accounts Receivable 131 Notes Receivable 132 Interest Receivable 141 Merchandise Inventory 145 Office Supplies 151 Prepaid Insurance 181 Land 193 Equipment 194 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment LIABILITIES 210 Accounts Payable 221 Notes Payable 226 Interest Payable 231 Cash Dividends Payable 236 Stock Dividends Distributable 241 Salaries Payable 261 Mortgage Note Payable EQUITY 311 Common Stock 312 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock 315 Treasury Stock 321 Preferred Stock 322 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock 331 Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock 340 Retained Earnings 351 Cash Dividends 352 Stock Dividends 390 Income Summary REVENUE 410 Sales 610 Interest Revenue EXPENSES 510 Cost of Merchandise Sold 515 Credit Card Expense 520 Salaries Expense 531 Advertising Expense 532 Delivery Expense 533 Selling Expenses 534 Rent Expense 535 Insurance Expense 536 Office Supplies Expense 537 Organizational Expenses 562 Depreciation Expense-Equipment 590 Miscellaneous Expense 710 Interest Expense

Explanation / Answer

Date Description   Post ref. Debit   Credit   Jan-12 Retained earnings                         340 $130400    cash dividend payable                         231 $130400 ( to record dividend due ) Mar-13 No entry Apr-12 Cash dividend payable                         231 $130400       Cash                         110 $130400 ( to record payment of dividend )

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