When a Closely Held Corporation Issues Preference Shares for Land

question 1

Multiple Choice

When a closely held corporation issues preference shares for land, the land should be recorded at the

• A) total par value of the shares issued.
• B) total book value of the shares issued.
• C) total liquidating value of the shares issued.
• D) fair value of the land.

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