On April 30, 2013, Aggie Corporation purchased available-for-sale securities. These securities consisted of (a) Smith Corporation 10%,
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On April 30, 2013, Aggie Corporation purchased available-for-sale securities. These securities consisted of
(a) Smith Corporation 10%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $12,000 which were purchased at par plus four months of accrued interest and
(b) 300 shares of Bike Company common stock which were purchased at $20 per share. Prepare the April 30 journal entry to record the purchase of these available-for-sale securities.
Common StockCommon 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... Face Value
Face value is a financial term used to describe the nominal or dollar value of a security, as stated by its issuer. For stocks, the face value is the original cost of the stock, as listed on the certificate. For bonds, it is the amount paid to the...
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1111822361
1st edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
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