Which of the Following Is Incorrect for Smith Company When

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is incorrect for Smith Company when Smith issues 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock and pays $20,000 cash in exchange for a building? The market price of the Smith stock on the exchange date was $35 per share and the building's book value on the books of the seller was $200,000.

• A)The common stock account increases by $100,000.
• B)The building account increases by $350,000.
• C)Stockholders' equity increases $350,000.
• D)The additional paid-in capital account increases by $250,000.

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Definitions:

Financial Assets

Instruments that signify a financial claim or equity interest in an entity, including stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and mutual funds.

Nominal Interest Rate

The rate of interest before adjustments for inflation, indicating the face value of interest payments.

Real GDP

A country's economic production measure that accounts for fluctuations in prices due to inflation or deflation, indicating the true volume of goods and services created.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or selection among multiple options.