Higgins Inc. has 52,000 common shares outstanding. The shares have an average cost of $21 per share.

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Higgins Inc. has 52,000 common shares outstanding. The shares have an average cost of $21 per share. On July 1, 2014, Higgins reacquired 800 shares at $56 per share and retired them.
(a) Prepare the journal entry to record this transaction if Higgins prepares financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
(b) Discuss how the answer to part (a) may be different if Higgins prepared financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118300855

10th Canadian Edition Volume 2

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Nicola M. Young, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy

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