Answer:
a. Issued for Cash = ($312,000 * 12/12) + ($29,700 * 8/12)
= $312,000 + $19,800
= $331,800
b. Issued in a stock dividend: Shares issued in the stock dividend are assumed outstanding from the beginning of the year
= ($312,000 * 12/12) + ($29,700 * 12/12)
= $312,000 + $29,700
= $341,700