On May 23, Stoltz Realty Inc. issued for cash 80,000 shares of no-par common stock (with a stated value of $3) at $12. On July 6, Stoltz Realty Inc. issued at par value 18,000 shares of preferred 1% stock, $50 par for cash. On September 15, Stoltz Realty Inc. issued for cash an additional 50,000 shares of no-par common stock (with a stated value of $3) for $15. Journalize the entries to record the May 23, July 6, and September 15 transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

23rd May

Dr Cash 960,000

Cr Common stock 240,000

Cr Paid-in Capital - Common Stock 720,000

(to record the issuance of 80,000 common shares for cash)

6th July

Dr Cash 900,000

Cr Preferred stock 900,000

(to record the issuance of 18,000 preferred shares for cash)

15th September

Dr Cash 750,000

Cr Common stock 150,000

Cr Paid-in capital - Common Stock 600,000

(to record the issuance of 50,000 common shares for cash)

Explanation:

Working notes for each transactions:

* 23rd May:

Cash increases by: Amount of stocks issued * Price at issuance = 80,000 * 12 = $960,000

Common stock account increases by: Amount of stock issued * Stated value = 80,000 * 3 = 240,000

Paid-in capital account increased by: Amount of stock issued * (Price at issuance - Stated value) = 80,000 * 9 = $720,000

* 6th July:

Cash increases by: Amount of stocks issued * Price at issuance = 18,000 * 50 = $900,000

Preferred stock account increases by: Amount of stock issued * Par value = 18,000 * 50 = $900,000;

As shares are issued at par; no paid-in capital amount recorded.

* 15th September:

Cash increases by: Amount of stocks issued * Price at issuance = 50,000 * 15 = $750,000

Common stock account increases by: Amount of stock issued * Stated value = 50,000 * 3 = 150,000

Paid-in capital account increased by: Amount of stock issued * (Price at issuance - Stated value) = 50,000 * 12 = $600,000.