When a Company Issues Common Stock at a Price Per

question 61

Multiple Choice

When a company issues common stock at a price per share greater than its par value per share,the excess should be credited to:

• A)Retained Earnings.
• B)Common Stock.
• C)Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Common.
• D)Excess Capital.

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