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How do you account for Common stock splits on statement of stockholders' equity?

Dec 31 there were 100,000 shares of common stock, $1 par value. On Jan 2 the stock splits 2 for 1 and now there is 200,000 shares common stock, $.50 par value. I know the total is still $100,000 but my problem is how to account for it on the statement of stockholders' equity. None of the examples I've seen involve any kind of stock split.

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  • 8 years ago
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    The only journal entry needed for a stock split is a memo entry to note that the number of shares has changed and that the par value per share has changed (if the stock has a par value). However, a typical journal entry with debits and credits is not needed since the total dollar amounts for the par value and other components of paid-in capital and stockholders’ equity do not change.

    As to account for it on the statement of stockholders' equity, you just need to put it like this:

    Common stock, $.50 par value, 200,000 shares issued ...... $100,000

    Source(s): Accounting Major
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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  • 8 years ago

    Dont worry We're going to eat cats by dec 21

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