Rose Co. had 30 million shares of $1 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2021. In October 2021, Rose Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 1% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $60 per share. In recording this transaction, Rose would:   Multiple Choice   Debit retained earnings for $18 million.     Credit common stock for $18 million.     None of these answer choices are correct

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Rose Co. had 30 million shares of $1 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2021. In October 2021, Rose Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 1% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $60 per share. In recording this transaction, Rose would:
 
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Debit retained earnings for $18 million.
 
 
Credit common stock for $18 million.
 
 
None of these answer choices are correct
 
 
Credit paid-in capital—excess of par for $18 million
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