In Order to Encourage Employee Ownership of the Company's $1

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Essay

In order to encourage employee ownership of the company's $1 par common shares, T Corp. permits any of its employees to buy shares directly from the company through payroll deduction. There are no brokerage fees and shares can be purchased at a 15% discount. During June, employees purchased 150,000 shares at a time when the market price of the shares on the New York Stock Exchange was $10 per share.
Required:
Prepare the appropriate journal entry to record the June purchases of shares under the employee share purchase plan.

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching and comparing figures from accounting records against those presented in a bank statement to find discrepancies.

Internal Control

A system of policies and procedures implemented by an entity to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.

Policies and Procedures

Guidelines and processes set by an organization to ensure its operations comply with regulations and are consistent with its objectives.

NSF Check

A check that has been returned without being honored due to insufficient funds in the account it was drawn against.