Question

A company issued 70 shares of $30 par value preferred stock for $4,000 cash. The journal entry to record the issuance is:______.

Answer 1

Answer:

E. Debit Cash $4,000; credit Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value, Preferred Stock $1,900, credit Preferred Stock $2,100.

Explanation:

Journal Entry for Issuance of 70 shares of $30 par value preferred stock for $4,000 is -

Cash Debited -  $4,000

Paid in Capital in excess of Par value Credited -  $1,900

Preferred Stock (70 shares × $30 each) Credited - $2,100

The correct option is - E. Debit Cash $4,000; credit Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value, Preferred Stock $1,900, credit Preferred Stock $2,100.