
Concept introduction:
Classes of stocks:
These are two types of the share capital of a company. Common Stock represents the Common shares issued to the shareholders and preferred stock represents the
Issuance of Stock:
A company issues common or preferred stock to collect the required amount of capital.
Cash dividend:
The Cash dividend is the amount of dividend paid to shareholders in cash. The Cash dividend is declared first and paid later. There are two journal entries made, one at the time of declaration of dividend and another at the time of payment.
Requirement-1:
To prepare: The Journal entry to record the issuance of preferred stock
Requirement-2:
To determine: The amount of preferred dividend

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