Dividends
Show solution for dividend allocation Given the adjusted trial balance of two years 2019
2018
Debit Credit Debit Credit
5% Preference share capital, $100 par $ 7,100,000 $ 6,700,000
Ordinary share capital, $5 par $10,000,000 $ 9,400,000
Preference shares are cumulative and non-participating.
Dividends were declared last December 23, 2018, and were distributed to shareholders last January 20, 2019.
Dividends were declared last December 27, 2019, and for distribution to shareholders on February 3, 2020