Kerry Company has 1,000 shares of $100 par value, 9% preferred stock and 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. The preferred stock is cumulative and nonparticipating. Dividends were paid in 2013. Since 2013, Kerry has declar and paid dividends as follows: 2014 $ 0 2015 10,000 2016 20,000 2017 25,000

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**Cash Dividends**

Kerry Company has 1,000 shares of $100 par value, 9% preferred stock and 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. The preferred stock is cumulative and nonparticipating. Dividends were paid in 2013. Since 2013, Kerry has declared and paid dividends as follows:

- 2014: $0
- 2015: $10,000
- 2016: $20,000
- 2017: $25,000

**Required:**

1. Determine the amount of the dividends to be allocated to preferred and common stockholders for each year 2015 to 2017. If an amount is zero, enter "0".

| Year | Preferred Dividends | Common Dividends |
|------|---------------------|------------------|
| 2015 | $10,000             | $0               |
| 2016 |                     |                  |
| 2017 |                     |                  |

- The 2015 allocation shows that the entire $10,000 is allocated to preferred dividends with no dividends paid to common stockholders.
- The entries for 2016 and 2017 have not been completed, with incorrect indications marked by red crosses.
Transcribed Image Text:**Cash Dividends** Kerry Company has 1,000 shares of $100 par value, 9% preferred stock and 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock outstanding. The preferred stock is cumulative and nonparticipating. Dividends were paid in 2013. Since 2013, Kerry has declared and paid dividends as follows: - 2014: $0 - 2015: $10,000 - 2016: $20,000 - 2017: $25,000 **Required:** 1. Determine the amount of the dividends to be allocated to preferred and common stockholders for each year 2015 to 2017. If an amount is zero, enter "0". | Year | Preferred Dividends | Common Dividends | |------|---------------------|------------------| | 2015 | $10,000 | $0 | | 2016 | | | | 2017 | | | - The 2015 allocation shows that the entire $10,000 is allocated to preferred dividends with no dividends paid to common stockholders. - The entries for 2016 and 2017 have not been completed, with incorrect indications marked by red crosses.
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