In recording treasury stock transactions, explain why gains are recorded in additional paid-in capital account, whereas losses

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In recording treasury stock transactions, explain why "gains" are recorded in additional paid-in capital account, whereas "losses" may involve a debit to retained earnings.

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Intermediate Accounting Volume 2

ISBN: 9781618533135

2nd Edition

Authors: Hanlon, Hodder, Nelson, Roulstone, Dragoo

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