On May 1, Howard Corporation Purchased 2,000 Shares of Its

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Essay

On May 1, Howard Corporation purchased 2,000 shares of its $10 par value common stock at a cash price of $15/share. On July 15, 900 shares of the treasury stock were sold for cash at $17/share.
Instructions
Journalize the two transactions.

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Misrepresentation

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