The following transactions of Weber Company occurred during 2013: 1. The company acquired a tract of land

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The following transactions of Weber Company occurred during 2013:

1. The company acquired a tract of land in exchange for 1,000 shares of $10 par value common stock. The stock was traded on the New York Stock Exchange at $24 on the date of exchange. The land had a book value on the selling company's records of $5,000, and it was believed to be worth ''anything up to $30,000.''

2. An engine on a truck was replaced. The truck originally cost $10,000 3 years ago and was being depreciated at $2,000 per year. The engine cost $1,000 to replace.

3. The company acquired a tract of land that was believed to have mineral deposits by issuing 500 shares of preferred stock of $50 par value. The preferred stock was rarely traded. The last transaction was 2 months earlier, when 50 shares were sold at $75 per share. The owner of the land was willing to accept cash of $55,000, and an appraisal had shown a value of $60,000.

4. The company purchased a machine with a list price of $8,500 by issuing a 2-year, $10,000 non-interest-bearing note when the market rate of interest was 10%.

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Prepare journal entries to record the preceding events.

Par Value
Par value is the face value of a bond. Par value is important for a bond or fixed-income instrument because it determines its maturity value as well as the dollar value of coupon payments. The market price of a bond may be above or below par,...
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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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