If Common Stock Is Issued for an Amount Greater Than

question 186

Multiple Choice

If common stock is issued for an amount greater than par value, the excess should be credited to

• A) Retained Earnings
• B) Cash
• C) Legal Capital
• D) Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par

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Definitions:

Internal Accounting Systems

The set of procedures and records that a company's management uses for financial planning, analysis, and decision making within the company.

Dysfunctional Results

Outcomes of processes or activities that negatively affect the goals or functioning of an organization.

External Failure Cost

Costs incurred when a defective product or service is discovered after delivery to the customer, including returns, repairs, and lost sales.

Prevention Costs

Costs incurred to prevent defective units before they are produced. For example, reengineering products or production processes.