Book Edition | 22nd Edition |
Author(s) | Heintz, Parry |
ISBN | 9781305666160 |
Publisher | Cengage |
Subject | Accounting |
On January 1, 20-1, Grant Company's retained earnings account had the following balances:
During the year ended December 31, 20-1, Grant completed the following selected transactions:
Apr. 15 | Estimated that its 20-1 income tax will be $40,000. Based on this estimate, it will make four quarterly payments of $10,000 each on April 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. | |
20 | Declared semiannual dividend of $0.30 per share on common stock to shareholders of record on May 5, payable May 15. Currently, 50,000 shares of $3 par stock are outstanding. | |
May 15 | Paid the cash dividend. | |
June 15 | Made estimated tax payment of $10,000. | |
Sept. 15 | Made estimated tax payment of $10,000. | |
Oct. 20 | Declared a semiannual dividend of $0.30 per share on common stock to shareholders of record on November 5, payable on November 15. | |
Nov. 15 | Paid the cash dividend. | |
16 | Declared a 10% stock dividend to shareholders of record on December 2, distributable on December 10. Market value of the common stock was estimated at $7 per share. | |
Dec. 10 | Issued certificates for common stock dividend. | |
15 | Made estimated tax payment of $10,000. On December 31, the following adjusting and closing entries were made: | |
31 | Grant's actual 20-1 income tax is $44,000. The $4,000 ($44,000-$40,000) additional amount owed will be paid by March 15, 20-2. Made adjustment for the additional amount owed. | |
31 | Net income for 20-1 was $98,000. Closed the income summary account. | |
31 | Closed the cash dividends and stock dividends accounts. |
Prepare journal entries for the above transactions and for the adjusting and closing process.
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