INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (LL)-W/ACCESS
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (LL)-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781119598565
Author: Kieso
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Chapter 15, Problem 15Q
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Stock dividend: A stock dividend refers to issuing the own stocks to the stockholders on a pro rata basis by a corporation. This is done without receiving the payment. The stock dividend results in an increase in the amounts of legal or stated capital of the organization. The dividend is charged to the retained earnings or other capital accounts, which is not a part of legal capital.

To discuss: To discuss the propriety of showing the given items.

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