The Entry to Record the Issuance of Common Stock at a Price

question 171

Multiple Choice

The entry to record the issuance of common stock at a price above par includes a debit to

• A) Organizational Expenses
• B) Common Stock
• C) Cash
• D) Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

A report in written form that provides a quantitative analysis of a corporation's financial status, encompassing the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Temporary/Permanent

In accounting, this distinction refers to how certain accounts (temporary) close at the end of a fiscal period, while others (permanent) carry their balances forward.

Account Balance

The difference between the debits and credits recorded in an account.

Financial Statement

A precise documentation of monetary activities and the financial state of a corporation, a person, or another entity.