Question : When such a dividend is declared (i.e. approved) in the AGM, choose the correct Journal entry
Option 1: Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss A/c ...Dr.
To Dividend Payable
Option 2: Dividend payable A/c Dr
To surplus is statement of profit and loss account
Option 3: Dividend paid A/c Dr
To Trading Account
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer:
Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss A/c ...Dr.
To Dividend Payable
Solution :
Answer =
Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss A/c ...Dr.
To Dividend Payable
When such a dividend is declared (i.e. approved) in the AGM, the following entry is passed:
Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss A/c ...Dr.
To Dividend Payable A/c
Hence, the correct option is 1.