Ask Question
19 March, 21:57

Treasury stock was acquired for cash at a price in excess of its par value. The treasury stock was subsequently reissued for cash at a price in excess of its acquisition price. Assuming that the cost method of accounting for treasury stock transactions is used, what is the effect on retained earnings?

+3
Answers (1)
  1. 20 March, 00:31
    0
    null or zero. It has no impact on retained earnings.

    Explanation:

    The retained earnings account is not used underthe cost method for treasyry stocks.

    the entries will be:

    treasury stock debit

    cash credit

    to record the purchase

    cash debit

    treasury stock credit

    additional paid. in TS credit

    The retained earnings is not involve in the transactions.
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “Treasury stock was acquired for cash at a price in excess of its par value. The treasury stock was subsequently reissued for cash at a ...” in 📘 Business if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers