Answer: Decrease the retained earnings account by $60500, increase the common stock account by $16500 and increase paid in capital in excess of par-common account by $44000.
Explanation:
From the scenario above, the issuance of the stock dividend affect the financial statements in the following way:
The retained earnings account is going to reduce by:
= 55,000 shares × $22 × 5%
= 55,000 × $22 × 0.05
= $60500
Also, the common stock account will increase by:
= 55,000 shares × $6 × 5%
= 55,000 shares × $6 × 0.05
= $16500
Lastly, there'll be an increase in the paid in capital in excess of par common account by
= $60500 – $16500
= $44000