On January 1, Pharoah Company had 64,500 shares of no-par common stock issued and outstanding. The stock has a stated value of $4 per share. During the year, the following transactions occurred. Apr. 1   Issued 8,500 additional shares of common stock for $10 per share. June 15   Declared a cash dividend of $1.50 per share to stockholders of record on June 30. July 10   Paid the $1.50 cash dividend. Dec. 1   Issued 4,300 additional shares of common stock for $12 per share. Dec. 15   Declared a cash dividend on outstanding shares of $1.60 per share to stockholders of record on December 31. Prepare the entries, if any, on each of the three dates that involved dividends.

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On January 1, Pharoah Company had 64,500 shares of no-par common stock issued and outstanding. The stock has a stated value of $4 per share. During the year, the following transactions occurred.

Apr. 1   Issued 8,500 additional shares of common stock for $10 per share.
June 15   Declared a cash dividend of $1.50 per share to stockholders of record on June 30.
July 10   Paid the $1.50 cash dividend.
Dec. 1   Issued 4,300 additional shares of common stock for $12 per share.
Dec. 15   Declared a cash dividend on outstanding shares of $1.60 per share to stockholders of record on December 31.

Prepare the entries, if any, on each of the three dates that involved dividends.

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