Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and distribution of the stock split if it is to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. What is the par per share after the split?

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On June 13, the board of directors of Siewert Incorporated declared a 2-for-1 stock split on its 40 million, $1.00 par, common shares, to
be distributed on July 1. The market price of Siewert common stock was $15 on June 13.
Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and distribution of the stock split if it is to be effected in the form of a 100%
stock dividend. What is the par per share after the split?
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Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and distribution of the stock split if it is to be effected in the form of a 100%
stock dividend.
Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required in the first account field. Enter your answers in
millions (i.e., 10,000,000 should be entered as 10).
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Transcribed Image Text:On June 13, the board of directors of Siewert Incorporated declared a 2-for-1 stock split on its 40 million, $1.00 par, common shares, to be distributed on July 1. The market price of Siewert common stock was $15 on June 13. Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and distribution of the stock split if it is to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. What is the par per share after the split? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. General Journal Par value Prepare a journal entry that summarizes the declaration and distribution of the stock split if it is to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required in the first account field. Enter your answers in millions (i.e., 10,000,000 should be entered as 10). Show less A
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