Chapter 10, Problem 25DQ

To determine

Concept introduction:

Stock Dividend:

The Stock dividend is the number of shares given as dividend to the shareholders. The Stock dividend is declared first and shares are issued later. There are two journal entries made, one at the time of declaration of stock dividend and another at the time of issuance of shares.

Stock split:

Stock split refers to the dividing one share into two of more shares. It is usually done to make the share available for small investor with smaller value. A stock split does not affect the total stockholder’s equity and it also does not require any journal entry.

To indicate:

The difference between the Stock Dividend and Stock Split.