Question

Prepare journal entries to record the following four separate issuances of stock.

Answer 1

Explanation:

• A.

                                                                    Debit            Credit

Cash                                                         $84,000

Common stock                                                                 $70,000

Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par Value                             $14,000

It's necessary to split the equity in two accounts because there is information about the par value

• B.

Promotion Expenses                                $49,000

Common Stock                                                                  $3,500

Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par Value                             $45,500

It's necessary to split the equity in two accounts because there is information about the par value

• C

Promotion Expensese                               $49,000

Common Stock                                                                   $49,000

It's not necessary to split the equity in two accounts because there is no information about the par value

• D.

Cash                                                            $136,500

Preferred Stock                                                                   $87,500

Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par Value                                $49,000

It's necessary to split the equity in two accounts because there is information about the par value