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Minnestota Corporation has two classes of stock: common, $4 par value; and prefe

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Question

Minnestota Corporation has two classes of stock: common, $4 par value; and preferred, $20 par value. Requirements Journalize Minnesota's issuance of 3,500 shares of common stock for $7 per share. Journalize Minnesota's issuance of 3,500 shares of preferred stock for a total of $70,000. Requirement 1. Journalize Minnesota's issuance of 3,500 shares of common stock for a total of $7 per share. (Record debit) Requirement 2. journalize Minnesota's issuance of 3,500 shares of preferred stock for a total of $70,000. (record)

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

1) Journal Entry for issuance of 3,500 shares of common stock for $7 per share

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Cash A/c Dr.

$24,500

To Common Stock (3,500*$4)

$14,000

To Paid in Capital in excess of par - common stock (3,500*3)

$10,500

(Being common stock issued at excess of par value)

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2) Journal Entry for issuance of 3,500 shares of preferred stock for a total of $70,000

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Cash A/c Dr.

$70,000

To Preferred Stock (3,500*$20)

$70,000

(Being preferred stock issued at par)

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit

Credit

Cash A/c Dr.

$24,500

To Common Stock (3,500*$4)

$14,000

To Paid in Capital in excess of par - common stock (3,500*3)

$10,500

(Being common stock issued at excess of par value)