preparation of journal entries to record stock


Preparation of Journal entries to record stock dividend and stock split.

Klein Corporation\'s stockholders\' equity section at December 31, 2001 appears below: 

Stockholders\' equity Paid-in capital

Common stock, $10 par, 50,000 outstanding $500,000

Paid-in capital in excess of par

150,000

Total paid-in capital

$650,000

Retained earnings

 150,000

Total stockholders\' equity  

$800,000

On June 30, 2002, the board of directors of Klein Corporation declared a 15% stock dividend, payable on July 31, 2002, to stockholders of record on July 15, 2002.  The fair market value of Klein Corporation\'s stock on June 30, 2002, was $12.

 On December 1, 2002, the board of directors declared a 2 for 1 stock split effective December 15, 2002. Klein Corporation\'s stock was selling for $20 on December 1, 2002, before the stock split was declared. Par value of the stock was adjusted. Net income for 2002 was $240,000 and there were no cash dividends declared.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock dividend and the stock split

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