Question

Prepare journal entries to record each of the following four separate issuances of stock. A corporation issued 5,000 shares of $20 par value common stock for $120,000 cash. A corporation issued 2,500 shares of no-par common stock to its promoters in exchange for their efforts, estimated to be worth $28,000. The stock has a $1 per share stated value. A corporation issued 2,500 shares of no-par common stock to its promoters in exchange for their efforts, estimated to be worth $28,000. The stock has no stated value. A corporation issued 1,250 shares of $75 par value preferred stock for $121,750 cash.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

1. Cash Dr, $120,000

         To Common Stock $100,000    (5,000 × $20)

         To Additional Paid - in - Capital in Excess of Par $20,000

(Being issue of common stock is recorded)

2. Cash Dr, $28,000

         To Common Stock Dr, $2,500   (2,500 × $1)

         To Additional Paid - in - Capital in Excess of Stated $31,500

(To record issue of common stock to promoters)

3. Organization Expenses Dr, $28,000

          To Common Stock Dr, $28,000

(Being issue of common stock in exchange of organization expenses is recorded)

4. Cash Dr, $121,750

          To Preferred Stock $93,750  (1,250 × $75)

          To Additional Paid - in - Capital in Excess of Par (Preferred) $28,000

(Being issue of Preferred stock is recorded)