Assume That a Company Issued 10,000 Shares for $30/share

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assume that a company issued 10,000 shares for $30/share.What entry would be required to record the repurchase and cancellation of 1,000 shares at $28/share?

• A)Debit to common shares for $28,000
• B)Debit to common shares for $30,000
• C)Credit to contributed surplus for $29,000
• D)Credit to contributed surplus for $1,000

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Definitions:

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's earnings, representing a portion of the corporate profits paid out to investors.

Professional Management

The practice of applying specialized knowledge and skills in the administration and management of organizations.

Corporate Form

Corporate form pertains to the organization of a business as a legal entity that is separate from its owners, providing advantages such as limited liability and potential tax benefits.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation, giving them a right to a portion of the company's profits and assets.