In 2021, Borland Semiconductors entered into the transactions described below. In 2018, Borland had issued 170 million

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In 2021, Borland Semiconductors entered into the transactions described below. In 2018, Borland had issued 170 million shares of its $1 par common stock at $34 per share.


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Assuming that Borland retires shares it reacquires, record the appropriate journal entry for each of the following transactions:
1. On January 2, 2021, Borland reacquired 10 million shares at $32.50 per share.
2. On March 3, 2021, Borland reacquired 10 million shares at $36 per share.
3. On August 13, 2021, Borland sold 1 million shares at $42 per share.
4. On December 15, 2021, Borland sold 2 million shares at $36 per share.

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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...
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-1260481952

10th edition

Authors: J. David Spiceland, James Sepe, Mark Nelson, Wayne Thomas

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