On June 1, 2018, the board of directors declared a $100,000 cash dividend to be distributed to common stockholders of record on June 15, 2018.  The dividends will be paid on July 1, 2018. The required journal entry on June 1 includes a: a $100,000 credit to common stock. b $100,000 debit to dividends. c $100,000 credit to cash. d $100,000 debit to dividends payable.

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On June 1, 2018, the board of directors declared a $100,000 cash dividend to be distributed to common stockholders of record on June 15, 2018.  The dividends will be paid on July 1, 2018. The required journal entry on June 1 includes a:

a
$100,000 credit to common stock.
b
$100,000 debit to dividends.
c
$100,000 credit to cash.
d
$100,000 debit to dividends payable.
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