On April 2nd a corporation purchased for cash 5,000 shares of its own $10 par common stock

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On April 2nd a corporation purchased for cash 5,000 shares of its own $10 par common stock at $16 per share. They sold 3,000 of the treasury shares at $19 per share on June 15th. The remaining 2,000 shares were sold on November 10th for $12 per share.

(a). Journalize the entries to record the purchase (treasury stock is recorded at cost).

(b). Make the entries to record the sale of the stock

Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-0538480284

11th edition

Authors: Paul M. Fischer, William J. Tayler, Rita H. Cheng

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