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Stock Dividend Augusta Corporation reported the following information: 35,000 shares of $3 par value common stock...

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Augusta Corporation reported the following information: 35,000 shares of $3 par value common stock authorized, 30,000 shares common stock issued, 10,000 shares treasury stock.

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1. What is the appropriate journal entry to record a 5% stock dividend if the market price of the common stock is $40 per share when the dividend is declared?

Retained Earnings
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital-Common Stock

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1. Small stock dividends are capitalized using the stock's market value, while large stock dividends are capitalized at the stock's par value.

2. What is the appropriate journal entry to record a 30% stock dividend if the market price of the common stock is $40 per share when the dividend is declared?

Retained Earnings
Common Stock
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