Question

California Surf Clothing Company issues 1,000 shares of $1 par value common stock at $35 per share. Later in the year, the company decides to purchase 100 shares at a cost of $38 per share. Record the purchase of treasury stock.

Answer 1

Dr Treasury Stock 3,800

Cr Cash 3,800

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the journal entry to Record the purchase of treasury stock.

Based on the information given we were told that the Clothing Company issues 1,000 shares which means that if the company made decision to purchase 100 shares at the amount of $38 per share later in the year the journal entry to Record the purchase of treasury stock will be :

Dr Treasury Stock 3,800

Cr Cash 3,800

(100 Shares x $38.00 per share)

(Being to record the purchase of treasury stock)