The following selected financial information was extracted from the December 31, 2024, financial records of Oriole Corporation: Debit Credit Cash $71,300 Short-term investments (2,400 shares of Sheridan Corporation) 91,200 Common shares (500,000 shares authorized, 97,000 issued) $970,000 Retained earnings (before closing entries) 530,000 Net income for 2024 93,000
The following selected financial information was extracted from the December 31, 2024, financial records of Oriole Corporation: Debit Credit Cash $71,300 Short-term investments (2,400 shares of Sheridan Corporation) 91,200 Common shares (500,000 shares authorized, 97,000 issued) $970,000 Retained earnings (before closing entries) 530,000 Net income for 2024 93,000
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![The following selected financial information was extracted from the December 31, 2024, financial records of Oriole Corporation:
Debit
Credit
Cash
$71,300
Short-term investments (2,400 shares of Sheridan Corporation)
91,200
Common shares (500,000 shares authorized, 97,000 issued)
$970,000
Retained earnings (before closing entries)
Net income for 2024
530,000
93,000
The company's board of directors is considering declaring a dividend. The company's common shares are currently selling for $41 per
share.
(a)
Your answer is correct.
Given the present financial position of Oriole Company, how large a cash dividend can the board of directors declare?
(b)
Cash dividend
eTextbook and Media
List of Accounts
Your answer is incorrect.
71300
How large a stock dividend can the board legally declare?
Stock dividend
$
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Transcribed Image Text:The following selected financial information was extracted from the December 31, 2024, financial records of Oriole Corporation:
Debit
Credit
Cash
$71,300
Short-term investments (2,400 shares of Sheridan Corporation)
91,200
Common shares (500,000 shares authorized, 97,000 issued)
$970,000
Retained earnings (before closing entries)
Net income for 2024
530,000
93,000
The company's board of directors is considering declaring a dividend. The company's common shares are currently selling for $41 per
share.
(a)
Your answer is correct.
Given the present financial position of Oriole Company, how large a cash dividend can the board of directors declare?
(b)
Cash dividend
eTextbook and Media
List of Accounts
Your answer is incorrect.
71300
How large a stock dividend can the board legally declare?
Stock dividend
$
Attempts: 3 of 3 used
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