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Corporation has 73,000 shares of common stock outstanding. It declares a $2 per share cash dividend on November 1 to stockholders of record on December 1. The dividend is paid on December 31. Prepare the entries on the appropriate dates to record the declaration and payment of the cash dividend

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Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

The entries to record the declaration and payment of the cash dividend will be:

Novemeber 1:

Debit Dividend expenses $146000

Credit Dividend payable $146000

(To record dividend payable liability)

December 1:

Debit Dividend payable $146000

Credit Cash $146000

(To record payment of dividend)

Note: Cash dividend was calculated as:

= 73000 × $2

= $146000

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