Answer:
Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
On July 15:
Retained earning A/c Dr $169,000
To Dividend payable $169,000
(Being cash dividend declared is recorded)
On Aug 15:
No journal entry is required on the date of declared
On Aug 31:
Dividend payable A/c $169,000
To Cash A/c $169,000
(Being dividend is paid is recorded)