If Stock Is Issued at a Price Above Par Value

question 56

Multiple Choice

If stock is issued at a price above par value, the transaction that would be recorded is to

• A) debit Cash, credit Common Stock or Preferred Stock, and credit Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par.
• B) debit Common Stock or Preferred Stock, debit Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par, and credit Cash.
• C) debit Cash, debit Common Stock or Preferred Stock, and credit Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par.
• D) debit Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par, credit Common Stock or Preferred Stock, and credit Cash.

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