Question

On November 23, Elder Lift Corporation, a wholesaler of hydraulic lifts, acquired land in ex- change for 12,500 shares of $25 par common stock with a current market price of $38. Jour- nalize the entry to record the transaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Journal Entry to be recorded

DR.    Land                                           $475,000

                 Cr.     Common stock                          $312,500

                 Cr.     Add-in-capital common stock  $162,500

Explanation:

Number of Shares = 12,500 shares

Share Market price = $38

Share Par Value = $25

Total value of property to be recorded= 12,500 x $38 = $475,000

Common stock value at par = 12,500 x $25 = $312,500

Add-in-Capital common stock value = $475,000 - $312,500 = $162,500

Property will be recorded as the total value of exchange which is $475,000. On other other hand the common stock value will be recorded in two parts common stock at par value and add-in-capital common stock over par value.