Johnson Corporation had the following transactions: Issued 7,000 shares of common stock with a stated value of $15 per share for $155,000. Issued 3,000 shares of $100 par value preferred stock at $117 per share for cash. Prepare the journal entries for the above transactions.
Expert Answer
Debit Bank /Cash A/c $ 155000
Credit COmmon Stock $ 105000 (7000 share * $ 15)
Credit Paid In capital in excess of Par Value $ 50000
Debit Cash $ 351000
Credit Preferred Stock $ 300000 (3000 shares * $ 100)
Credit Paid In capital in excess of Par Value $ 50000