Question

Journalize the entries to record the following transactions for Zentric Corporation. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Jan. 22 Issued for cash 180,000 shares of no-par common stock at $4. Feb. 14 Issued at par value 44,000 shares of preferred 2% stock, $55 par for cash. Aug. 30 Issued for cash 9,000 shares of preferred 2% stock, $55 par at $60.

Answer 1

Jan 22

Dr Cash $720,000

Cr Common stock $720,000

Feb 14

Dr Cash $2,420,000

Cr Preferred stock $2,420,000

30

Dr Cash $540,000

Cr Preferred stock $495,000

Cr Paid in capital in excess of par-Preferred stock $45,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the journal entries

Jan 22

Dr Cash $720,000

Cr Common stock $720,000

(180,000 shares * $4)

Feb 14

Dr Cash $2,420,000

Cr Preferred stock $2,420,000

(44,000 shares * $55)

30

Dr Cash $540,000

(9,000 shares * $60)

Cr Preferred stock $495,000

(9,000 shares * $55)

Cr Paid in capital in excess of par-Preferred stock $45,000

[9,000 shares *($60- $55) ]