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Journalizing issuance of stock—no-par

Wolcott Corporation issued 5,000 shares of no-par common stock for $2 per share on January 13. Record the stock issuance

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Answer

Cash will be debited, andCommon stock- No par value will be credited with $10,000.

1Step 1: Basic Introduction-

Common stock:Common stock represent the share of the ownership which do not have preferred rights. In general, common stock holder receive the maximum profit share of the company.

2Step 2: Journals-

Date

Transaction

Debit

Credit

January 13

Cash (5,000 * $2)

$10,000

 

 

Common stock- No par value

 

$10,000

 

To record issue of common stock