Question

EllaJane Corporation was organized several years ago and was authorized to issue 4,000,000 shares of $50 par value 4% preferred stock. It is also authorized to issue 1,750,000 shares of $1 par value common stock. In its fifth year, the corporation has the following transactions: Mar. 1 Purchased 2,500 shares of its own common stock at $14 per share.
Apr. 10 Reissued 1,250 shares of its common stock held in the treasury for $18 per share.
Jun. 12 Reissued 1,250 shares of common stock at $12 per share.
Journalize the transactions.

Answer 1

Answer:

          Ellajane Corporation - Journal Entries

Date       Particulars                       Debit         Credit

1-Mar      Treasury Stock              $35,000

                     To Cash                                       $35,000

               (Being 2500 shares of treasury stock purchased at $14 per share)

10-Apr       Cash A/c (1250*$18)    $22,500

                        To Treasury Stock (1250*14)      $17,500

                        To Additional Paid in Capital     $5,000

                 (Being 1250 shares of treasury stock sold at $18 per share)

12-Jun       Cash A/c (1250*12)                      $15,000

                  Additional Paid in Capital A/c   $2,500

                          To Treasury Stock (1250*14)                 $17,500

                   (Being 1250 shares of treasury stock sold at $12 per share)