Wyrick Inc. had the following transactions pertaining to investments in common stock . Jan. 1 Purchased 2,500
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Wyrick Inc. had the following transactions pertaining to investments in common stock.
Jan. 1 Purchased 2,500 shares of Murphy Corporation common stock (5%) for $140,000 cash plus $2,100 broker’s commission.
July 1 Received a cash dividend of $3 per share.
Dec. 1 Sold 500 shares of Murphy Corporation common stock for $32,000 cash, less $800 broker’s commission.
Dec. 31 Received a cash dividend of $3 per share.
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Journalize the transactions.
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Accounting Principles
ISBN: 978-0470533475
9th Edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso
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