Western Wear Clothing issues 1,200 shares of its $0.01 par value common stock to provide funds for further expansion. Assuming the issue price is $12 per share, record the issuance of common stock. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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Magdalena Barnes

5 June, 22:49

Western Wear Clothing issues 1,200 shares of its $0.01 par value common stock to provide funds for further expansion. Assuming the issue price is $12 per share, record the issuance of common stock. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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Brooks Aguilar · Answer 1

The journal entry is made as follows;

Explanation:

Bank (1,200*12) Dr.$ 14,400

Common Stock (1,200*.01) Cr.$12

Paid up capital in excess of par-common stocks (14,400-12) Cr.$14,388