A, an individual, is an architect and general contractor. B is a wealthy individual. Newcos Certificate of Incorporation states that it is authorized to issue 200 shares, no par value of common stock. B transfers $500,000 of cash to Newco in exchange for 50 shares of Newco's stock. A signs a contract with Newco in which A will perform services designing a housing project and then acting as general contractor on the construction of that housing project. In exchange, A will receive 50 shares of Newco's stock.

1a) How will A be treated in this transaction?

1b) Suppose instead that A and Newco do not enter into a written contract. A transfers $500 in cash for 50 shares of Newco's stock while B transfers $500,000 for 50 shares of Newco's stock. A then performs the architectural and contracting services for no further charge. Would this change your answer?