Question

Prior to June 30, a company has never had any treasury stock transactions. A company repurchased 100 shares of its $1 par common stock on June 30 for $40 per share. On July 20, it reissued 50 of these shares at $46 per share. On August 1, it reissued 20 of the shares at $38 per share. What is the journal entry necessary to record the repurchase of stock on June 30?

Answer 1

Answer:

June 30, repurchase of 100 shares:

Dr Treasury stock 4,000

    Cr Cash 4,000

Explanation:

The other journal entries should be as follows

July 20, resale of 50 shares:

Dr Cash 2,300

    Cr Treasury stock 2,000

    Cr Additional paid in capital 300

August 1, resale of 20 shares:

Dr Cash 760

Dr Additional paid in capital 40

    Cr Treasury stock 800