Question

If Lantz Company issues 5,000 shares of $5 par value common stock for $210,000, the accounta. Common Stock will be credited for $25,000.b. Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value will be credited for $25,000.c. Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value will be credited for $210,000.d. Cash will be debited for $185,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Common Stock will be credited for $25,000

Explanation:

To record the issuance of the shares the common stock account will be increased by the face value

Cash for the total proceeds and paid-in capital in excess of Par Value for the difference.

Cash proceeds:            210,000

Face value 5,000 x 5 = 25,000

Additional paid-in:        185,000

The journal entry will be as follows:

cash 210,000 debit

      common stock 25,000 credit

    additional paid-in 185,000 credit

This mades option A correct.