On February 2019, Sean Company began operations by issuing at P15 per share 50% of the 950,000 ordinary shares of P1 par value that had been authorized for issue. In addition, the entity had 500,000 authorized preference shares of P5 par value.

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On February 2019, Sean Company began operations by issuing at P15 per share 50% of the 950,000 ordinary shares of P1 par value that had been authorized for issue. In addition, the entity had 500,000 authorized preference shares of P5 par value.

 

During 2019, the entity had P1,025,000 of net income and declared P230,000 of dividend.

 

During 2020, the entity had the following transactions:

Issued 100,000 ordinary shares for P17 per share.

Issued 150,000 preference shares for P8 per share.

Authorized the purchase of a custom-made machine to be delivered in January 2-021. The entity restricted P300,000 of retained earnings for the purchase of the machine.

Issued additional 50,000 preference shares for P9 per share.

Reported P1,215,000 of net income and declared on December 31, 2020 a dividend of P635,000 to shareholders of record on January 15, 2021 to be paid on February 1, 2021.

 

What account must be debited as a result of the declaration of dividends in 2019

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