The stockholders' equity of Oriole Company at July 31, 2021 is presented below: Common stock, par value $20, authorized 400,000 shares; issued and outstanding 159000 shares $3180000 Paid-in capital in excess of par 160000 Retained earnings 646000 $3986000 On August 1, 2021, the board of directors of Oriole declared a 15% stock dividend on common stock, to be distributed on September 15th. The market price of Oriole's common stock was $72 on August 1, 2021, and $78 on September 15, 2021. What is the amount of the debit to retained earnings as a result of the declaration and distribution of this stock dividend

Skychefs, inc. prepares in-flight meals for a number of major airlines. one of the company's products is grilled salmon in dill sauce with baby new potatoes and spring vegetables. during the most recent week, the company prepared 4000 of these meals using 960 direct labor hours. the company paid these direct labor workers a total of $19,200 for this work, or $20.00 per hour. according to standard cost card for this meal, it should require 0.25 direct labour-hours at a cost of $19.75 per hour.1. what is the standard labor-hours allowed (sh) to prepare 4,000 meals? 2. what is the standard labor cost allowed (sh x sr) to prepare 4,000 meals? 3. what is the labor spending variance? 4. what is the labor rate variance and the labor efficiency variance?