Stock split
Response to the following :
Refer to the situation described in problem 1, but assume a 2-for-1 stock split instead of the 5% stock dividend. Prepare the journal entry to record the stock split if it is not to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. What is the par per share after the split?
Problem 1:
Stock dividend
On June 13, the board of directors of Siewert Inc. declared a 5% stock dividend on its 60 million, $1 par, common shares, to be distributed on July 1. The market price of Siewert common stock was $25 on June 13. Prepare the journal entry to record the stock dividend.