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Phil and Terry Started a New Business Three Years Ago

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Phil and Terry started a new business three years ago. Two years ago, they incorporated the business and issued themselves each 20,000 shares of stock. Last year, they took the company public in an initial public offering (IPO) and issued an additional 100,000 shares of stock at that time. The offer price was $14 a share, the spread was 8 percent, and the lockup period was six months. The stock closed at $17 a share at the end of the first day of trading. During the first six months of trading, the stock had a price range of $13 to $23 per share. During the second six months of trading, the stock sold between $15 and $21 per share. Both Tracie and Amy purchased 100 shares at the offer price. Given this, which one of the following statements is correct? Ignore trading costs and taxes.


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Financial Statements

Official accounts detailing the economic operations and condition of an enterprise, person, or any other unit.

Unearned Legal Fees

Money received by an entity for legal services yet to be performed, recognized as a liability until the services are rendered.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to update the ledger accounts for accruals, deferrals, and other adjustments necessary to ensure accurate financial reports.

Revenue Account

A revenue account tracks the income generated from a company's primary operations, such as sales of goods and services, during an accounting period.

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