On March 1, Pluto Corporation declared and issued a 10% stock dividend on its 200,000
outstanding shares of $3 par value common stock. On September 1, Pluto declared a 3 for 1
stock slit and changed its par value accordingly. The market value of Pluto’s stock was $20
per share on March 1 and $24 per share on September 1. On February 28, Pluto’s stockholders’
equity appeared as follows:
Stockholders Equity February 28:
Common stock (200,000 $3 par shares issued $600,000
Paid in capital in excess of par 1,800,000
Contributed capital 2,400,000
Retained earnings 1,600,000
Total Stockholders’ equity $4,000,000
Required:
In the space below prepare, in good form, the stockholders’ equity section after the stock split.
No partial credit will be awarded without detailed computations.