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3 September, 07:50

On May 10, a company issued for cash 1,500 shares of no-par common stock (with a stated value of $2) at $14, and on May 15, it issued for cash 2,000 shares of $15 par preferred stock at $58.

Journalize the entries for May 10 and 15, assuming that the common stock is to be credited with the stated value.

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  1. 3 September, 09:57
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    a) May 10th Debit Cash $21,000 Credit Common Stock 3,000 and Paid in Excess capital $18,000

    b) May 15th Debit Cash $116,000 Credit Preferred stock $30,000 and Paid in Excess Preferred Stock $86,000

    Explanation:

    The question is to show the journal entries of the company on May 10th and May 15 respectively

    a) what was the cash received on May 10 = 1,500 shares x $14 = $21,000

    What is the Value of the stock = 1,500 shares x $2 = 3,000

    Paid in excess then = 21,000 - 3,000 = $18,000

    Journal Entry For May 10

    Date Description Debit ($) Credit 9$)

    10th May Cash 21,000

    Common stock 3,000

    Excess paid in capital 18,000

    Being the issue of no-par common stock

    b) What was the cash received on May 15th = 2,000 shares x $58 = $116,000

    What is the value of the preferred stock = 2,000 shares x 15 = $30,000

    Paid in excess preferred stock = $116,000 - $30,000 = $86,000

    Journal Entry For May 15

    Date Description Debit ($) Credit 9$)

    15th May Cash 116,000

    Preferred stock 30,000

    Excess paid in capital 86,000

    Being the record of the issue of preferred stock
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