Answer: B. An asset is recorded for appraised value of the stock
Explanation: The stock traded on an active exchange is issued for a machine, an asset is recorded for the appraised value .
Stock traded can be issued in exchange for money, property, or services provided to a corporation. Example of these are;
1. an investor could give a utility vehicle in exchange for a company’s stock.
2. an investor could provide legal fees in exchange for stock.
The underlining rule here is to recognize the assets received in exchange for stock at the asset’s fair market value.