Question

Prepare journal entries to record the following four separate issuances of stock.

1. A corporation issued 4,000 shares of $30 par value common stock for $144,000 cash.
2. A corporation issued 2,000 shares of no-par common stock to its promoters in exchange for their efforts, estimated to be worth $39,000. The stock has a $2 per share stated value.
3. A corporation issued 2,000 shares of no-par common stock to its promoters in exchange for their efforts, estimated to be worth $39,000. The stock has no stated value.
4. A corporation issued 1,000 shares of $50 par value preferred stock for $89,000 cash.

Answer 1

Item 1

Debit : Cash $144,000

Credit : Common Stock $120,000

Credit : Common Stock Paid in Excess of Par $24,000

Item 2

Debit : Cash $39,000

Credit : Common Stock $39,000

Item 3

Debit : Cash $39,000

Credit : Common Stock $39,000

Item 4

Debit : Cash $89,000

Credit : Preferred Stock $50,000

Credit : Preferred Stock paid in excess of par $39,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Take a careful note on Par value Stocks and No Par Value Stocks. A reserve is created whenever Stocks are issued above their Par Value.