Question

On October 31, Legacy Rocks Inc., a marble contractor, issued for cash 400,000 shares of $10 par common stock at $18, and on November 19, it issued for cash 50,000 shares of preferred stock, $75 par at $80. a. Journalize the entries for October 31 and November 19.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is as follows:

Step-by-step explanation:

Journal entries are as follows:

For October 31:

Cash (400,000 × $18) $7,200,000

Common stock (400,000 × $10) $4,000,000

Paid in capital in excess of par value-common stock $3,200,000

( record of issuing common stock)

For November 19:

Cash (50,000 × $80) $4,000,000

Preferred stock (50,000 × $75) $3,750,000

Paid in capital in excess of par value-Preferred stock $250,000

( record of issuing preferred stock)