Question: Do NOT prepare an accounting research memo. Locate the authoritative GAAP that provides a tenable conclusion for the case. Show the complete citation(s) and discuss the application of the citation(s) to the relevant facts. Use complete sentences, correct spelling, and proper grammar.
- The example on page 89 of Collins is an excellent one to follow.
- In addition, provide a discussion of how you located the answer in the ASC - the steps you used to locate the support for your tenable conclusion.-
Case: Albright Inc. has recently issued a 10% stock dividend to its existing stockholders. As a result of the issuance of the stock dividend the market price of the stock declined 25%. Albright has requested your assistance as to treating this stock dividend as a stock split. Would this be acceptable under GAAP?