Prepare dividend entries and stockholders


On January 1, 2011, Argentina Corporation had the following stockholders' equity accounts. Common Stock $1,500,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value 200,000 Retained Earnings 600,000 During the year, the following transactions occurred. Feb. 1 Declared a $1 cash dividend per share to stockholders of record on February 15, payable March 1. Mar. 1 Paid the dividend declared in February. Apr. 1 Announced a 2-for-1 stock split. Prior to the split, the market price per share was $36. July 1 Declared a 10% stock dividend to stockholders of record on July 15, distributable July31. On July 1, the market price of the stock was $13 per share. 31 Issued the shares for the stock dividend. Dec. 1 Declared a $0.50 per share dividend to stockholders of record on December 15, payable January 5, 2012. 31 Determined that net income for the year was $350,000. Prepare dividend entries and stockholders' equity section.

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