Question

Splish Brothers Inc. began operations on April 1 by issuing 52,300 shares of $5 par value common stock for cash at $15 per share. On April 19, it issued 1,800 shares of common stock to attorneys in settlement of their bill of $28,900 for organization costs. In addition, Splish Brothers issued 1,100 shares of $1 par value preferred stock for $6 cash per share. Journalize the issuance of the common and preferred shares, assuming the shares are not publicly traded.

Answer 1

Answer:

Date    Account titles and Explanation               Debit        Credit

Apr 1    Cash                                                        $679,900

                  Common stock                                                    $261,500

                  (52,300*5)

                  Paid in common stock in excess of par             $418,400

                  (52,300*$13-$5)

            (To record common stock issued)

Apr 19   Organisation expenses                         $28,900

                  Common stock                                                     $9,000

                  (1800*5)

                  Paid in common stock in excess of par              $19,900

            (To record issuance of comm1,100on stock for attorney.s fees)

Apr 19    Cash (1,100*$6)                                      $6,600

                  Preferred stock (1,100*$1)                                     $1,100

                  Paid in preferred capital in excess of par            $5,500

            (To record common preferred stock for cash)