During its first year of operations, the McCollum Corporation entered into the following transactions relating to shareholders
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During its first year of operations, the McCollum Corporation entered into the following transactions relating to shareholders equity. The corporation was authorized to issue 103 million common shares, $1 par per share. Required: Prepare the appropriate journal entries to record each transaction. Jan. 9 Issued 30 million common shares for $14 per share. Mar. 11 Issued 4,200 shares in exchange for custom-made equipment. McCollums shares have traded recently on the stock exchange at $14 per share. Part B A new staff accountant for the McCollum Corporation recorded the following journal entries during the second year of operations. McCollum retires shares that it reacquires (restores their status to that of authorized but unissued shares). ($ in millions) Date General Journal Debit Credit Sept. 1 Common stock 4 Retained earnings 72 Cash 76 Dec. 1 Cash 40 Common stock 2 Gain on sale of previously issued shares 38