Question

Prepare journal entries to record the following four separate issuances of stock. A corporation issued 7,000 shares of $20 par value common stock for $168,000 cash. A corporation issued 3,500 shares of no-par common stock to its promoters in exchange for their efforts, estimated to be worth $34,000. The stock has a $1 per share stated value. A corporation issued 3,500 shares of no-par common stock to its promoters in exchange for their efforts, estimated to be worth $34,000. The stock has no stated value. A corporation issued 1,750 shares of $25 par value preferred stock for $77,750 cash.

Answer 1

Answer: Please see explanation column for answer

Explanation:

1. For shares issued in excess of par value common stock

Amount                          Debit                           Credit

Cash                            $168,000

Common stock  at $20 ( 7000 x 20)              $140,000

Paid in excess of par value common stock

(168,000 - 140,000)                                          $28,000

2. For shares issued to Promoters at stated value

Amount                                    Debit                             Credit

Organisational expenses       $34,000

Common stock  at $1 ( 3,500x 1)                               $3,500

Paid in capital in excess of stated value

common stock(34,000 - 3,500)                               $30, 500

3. For shares issued to Promoters at no stated  value

Amount                                               Debit                    Credit

Organisational expenses                $34,000

Common stock  at $1 no par value                               $34,000

4.For shares issued in excess of par value preferred  stock

Amount                          Debit                                  Credit

Cash                              $77,750

preferred  stock  at $25(1,750 x 25)                         $43,750

Paid in capital in excess of par value

Preferred stock(77,750 -43,750)                               $34,000