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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


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Answer (1)
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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.

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