Question

Prior to June 30, a company has never had any treasury stock transactions. A company repurchased 100 shares of its $1 par common stock on June 30 for $40 per share. On July 20, it reissued 50 of these shares at $46 per share. On August 1, it reissued 20 of the shares at $38 per share. What is the journal entry necessary to record the repurchase of stock on June 30?A. Debit Common Stock $2,300; credit Cash $2,300.

B. Debit Common Stock $20; debit Treasury Stock $2,290; credit Cash $2,300.
C. Debit Common Stock $2,300; credit Treasury Stock $2,000; credit Paid-In Capital, Treasury Stock $300.
D. Debit Cash $2,300; credit Paid-in Capital, Treasury Stock $300; credit Treasury Stock $2,000.
E. Debit Cash $2,300; credit Treasury Stock $2,300.

Answer 1

When shares are repurchased, they are recorded at the cost price in the books which means that they will be recorded at:

= 100 * 40

= $4,000

Cash will then be credited because assets are credited when they reduce.

Treasury stock will be debited to show that Equity is reducing.

Date Account Title Debit Credit

June, 30 Treasury Stock $4,000

Cash $4,000