Question

Several years ago,Doran Corp.issued 100,000 of its $2 par value stock for a total of $800,000.This is the only time that it has sold stock.This year it purchased 1,000 shares of its own stock for $10 a share.As a result of acquiring treasury stock:
A) its stockholders' equity decreases by $10,000.
B) it will recognize a loss of $2,000.
C) its common stock account decreases by $10,000.
D) its retained earnings decrease by $10,00

Answer 1

Answer:A) its stockholders' equity decreases by $10,000.

Explanation:

Account                     Debit                     Credit

Treasury stock         $10,000

Cash                                                 $10,000

Calculation:

Stock = Shares x Price per share =1000 x $10 = $10,000

Therefore, the stockholders equity will decrease  by $10000.

Hence the correct option is A.