GL1302 - Based on Problem 13-4A Atticus Group LO C3, P2, P3 The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow.   Stockholders’ Equity January 1     Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 160,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock   120,000 Retained earnings   320,000 Total stockholders’ equity $ 600,000      Stockholders’ Equity (December 31)       Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury $ 189,600   Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock   179,200   Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock)   400,000       768,800   Less cost of treasury stock   (30,000 ) Total stockholders’ equity $ 738,800       The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year.   Jan.   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on January 10. Mar.   20   Purchased treasury stock for cash. Apr.   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on April 10. July   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on July 10. July   31   Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value was $12 per share. Aug.   14   Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. Oct.   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.

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GL1302 - Based on Problem 13-4A Atticus Group LO C3, P2, P3

The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow.
 

Stockholders’ Equity January 1    
Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 shares
authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding
$ 160,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock   120,000
Retained earnings   320,000
Total stockholders’ equity $ 600,000
 

  

Stockholders’ Equity (December 31)      
Common stock—$4 par value, 100,000 shares
authorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury
$ 189,600  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock   179,200  
Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock)   400,000  
    768,800  
Less cost of treasury stock   (30,000 )
Total stockholders’ equity $ 738,800  
 

 
The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year.
 

Jan.   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on January 10.
Mar.   20   Purchased treasury stock for cash.
Apr.   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on April 10.
July   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on July 10.
July   31   Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value was $12 per share.
Aug.   14   Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31.
Oct.   5   Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.
**Educational Content on Equity Transactions and Stock Dividends**

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### The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year:

- **Jan. 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on January 10.
- **Mar. 20:** Purchased treasury stock for cash.
- **Apr. 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on April 10.
- **July 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on July 10.
- **July 31:** Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value was $12 per share.
- **Aug. 14:** Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31.
- **Oct. 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.

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### Instructions:

- **Calculate** the **amount of retained earnings to be capitalized** as a result of the stock dividend.

#### Options:
- **Jan 01** to **Dec 31**

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### Capitalization of Retained Earnings Due to Stock Dividend:

- **Number of shares outstanding on July 30:** [Input field]
- **Percentage of stock dividend:** [Input field]
- **Number of shares to be issued:** [Input field]
- **Amount to be capitalized per share:** [Input field]
- **Total amount to be capitalized:** [Input field]

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### Navigation:
- **Back to:** Cash Dividends
- **Continue to:** Stock Dividend

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This section provides a practice exercise for calculating the impact of stock dividends on retained earnings, crucial for understanding equity changes in financial accounting.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Content on Equity Transactions and Stock Dividends** --- ### The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year: - **Jan. 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on January 10. - **Mar. 20:** Purchased treasury stock for cash. - **Apr. 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on April 10. - **July 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on July 10. - **July 31:** Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value was $12 per share. - **Aug. 14:** Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. - **Oct. 5:** Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. --- ### Instructions: - **Calculate** the **amount of retained earnings to be capitalized** as a result of the stock dividend. #### Options: - **Jan 01** to **Dec 31** --- ### Capitalization of Retained Earnings Due to Stock Dividend: - **Number of shares outstanding on July 30:** [Input field] - **Percentage of stock dividend:** [Input field] - **Number of shares to be issued:** [Input field] - **Amount to be capitalized per share:** [Input field] - **Total amount to be capitalized:** [Input field] --- ### Navigation: - **Back to:** Cash Dividends - **Continue to:** Stock Dividend --- This section provides a practice exercise for calculating the impact of stock dividends on retained earnings, crucial for understanding equity changes in financial accounting.
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