on october 31 the stockholders equity section of ennis company consists of 382449

On October 31, the stockholders equity section of Ennis Company consists of common stock $300,000 and retained earnings $900,000. Ennis is considering the following two courses of action: (1) declaring and distributing a 5% stock dividend on the 30,000, $10 par value shares outstanding, or (2) effecting a 2 for 1 stock split that will reduce par value to $5 per share. The current market price is $14 per share. Prepare a tabular summary of the effects of the alternative actions on the components of stockholders equity, outstanding shares, and par value per share. Before Action After Stock Dividend After Stock Split Stockholders equity Paid in capital Common stock $ $ $ In excess of par Total paid in capital Retained earnings Total stockholders equity $ $ $ Outstanding shares Par value per share $ $ $