83) Atkins Company had 20,000 shares of $5 par value common stock outstanding prior to
declaring a 10% common stock dividend. The market value of the common stock on the
declaration date was $11. Which of the following statements correctly describes the effect of the
common stock dividend?
A) Retained earnings decreased $22,000.
B) Retained earnings decreased $10,000.
C) Total stockholders’ equity decreased $22,000.
D) Total stockholders’ equity decreased $10,000.
84) Katie Company had 40,000 shares of $2 par value common stock outstanding prior to a 40%
common stock dividend declaration and distribution. The market value of the common stock on
the declaration date was $10. Which of the following statements incorrectly describes the effect
of recording the common stock dividend?
A) Retained earnings decreased $32,000.
B) Additional paid-in capital remained the same.
C) Additional paid-in capital increased $128,000.
D) Total stockholders’ equity remained the same.