Smith Company Exchanges Assets to Acquire a Building

question 115

Multiple Choice

Smith Company exchanges assets to acquire a building.The market price of the Smith stock on the exchange date was $35 per share and the building's book value on the books of the seller was $250,000. Which of the following is incorrect for Smith Company when Smith issues 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock and pays $20,000 cash in exchange for the building?

• A)The common stock account increases by $100,000.
• B)The building account increases by $370,000.
• C)Stockholders' equity increases $350,000.
• D)The additional paid-in capital account increases by $100,000.

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Definitions:

Journalize

The process of recording financial transactions in a company's journal, marking the first step in the accounting cycle.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that companies use for accounting purposes and preparing financial reports, which may or may not align with the calendar year.

Quick Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a business or individual, which are expected to produce future economic benefits.