Question

Prepare the journal entry to record Jevonte Company’s issuance of 35,000 shares of its common stock assuming the shares have a: $3 par value and sell for $22 cash per share. $3 stated value and sell for $22 cash per share.

Answer 1

Answer: Please see answer in explanation column

Explanation:

a)journal entry to record Jevonte Company’s issuance at $3 par value and $22 cash per share

Account                                            Debit                        Credit

Cash(35,000 x $22)                       $770,000

Common stock, $3 par value(35,000 x 3)                       $105, 000

Paid-in captial in excess of par value, common stock

($770,000  - $105, 000 )                                                      $665,000

b)journal entry to record Jevonte Company’s issuance at $3 stated  value and $22 cash per share

Account                                            Debit                        Credit

Cash  (35,000 x $22)                    $770,000

Common stock, $3 stated value (35,000 x 3)                 $105, 000

Paid-in captial in excess of stated value, common stock

($770,000  - $105, 000 )                                                      $665,000