Alma Corp. issues 1,000 shares of $10 par common stock at $14 per share. When the transaction is recorded, credit(s) are made to a. Common Stock, $4,000, and Paid-In Capital in Excess of Stated Value, $10,000 b. Common Stock, $10,000, and Retained Earnings, $4,000 c. Common Stock, $10,000, and Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par, $4,000 d. Common Stock, $14,000

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Answer:

c. Common Stock, $10,000, and Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par, $4,000 Explanation:

Stock are recorded under two accounts.

The Par value of the stock issued will be recorded in the common stock account.

Common Stock = 1,000 x $10 = $10,000

The value excess of par is recorded in the Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par account.

Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par = 1,000 x ($14 - $10) = $4,000

Common stock and Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par are the equity account and credited as it has credit nature.

Cash Receipt = 1,000 x $14 = $14,000

Following Journal Entries will be recorded

Dr. Cash                                            $14,000

Cr. Common Stock                           $10,000

Cr. Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par $4,000