Shamrock Corporation is authorized to issue 53,000 shares of $5 par value common stock. During 2020, Shamrock took part in the following selected transactions. 1. Issued 5,300 shares of stock at $48 per share, less costs related to the issuance of the stock totaling $4,900. 2. Issued 1,100 shares of stock for land appraised at $53,000. The stock was actively traded on a national stock exchange at approximately $49 per share on the date of issuance.

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Madilynn Cook

16 June, 16:37

Shamrock Corporation is authorized to issue 53,000 shares of $5 par value common stock. During 2020, Shamrock took part in the following selected transactions. 1. Issued 5,300 shares of stock at $48 per share, less costs related to the issuance of the stock totaling $4,900. 2. Issued 1,100 shares of stock for land appraised at $53,000. The stock was actively traded on a national stock exchange at approximately $49 per share on the date of issuance.

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Virginia Daugherty · Answer 1

The Journal entry is shown below:-

1. Cash Dr, (5,300 * $48) $254,400

To common stock ($5,300 * $5) $26,500

To paid in capital of per common stock $227,900

(Being common stock issued is recorded)

2. Land Dr, (1,100 * $49) $53,900

To common stock ($1,100 * $5) $5,500

To paid in capital of per common stock $48,400

(Being land purchased in exchange of common stock is recorded)