On January' 1, Lorain Corporation had 2,000 shares of $5 par common stock LO 15.7 authorized and

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On January' 1, Lorain Corporation had 2,000 shares of $5 par common stock LO 15.7 authorized and outstanding. These shares were originally issued at a price of $26 per share. In addition, 500 shares of $50 par preferred stock were outstanding. These were issued at a price of $75 per share. During the year, the following stock transactions occurred:
1. March 3: Lorain reacquired 100 shares of its own common stock at a cost of $24 per share.
2. April 27: It sold 25 shares of the common stock acquired on March 3 for $33 per share.
3. July 10: It sold 25 shares of the common stock acquired on March 3 for $22 per share.
4. October 12: It retired the remaining shares acquired on March 3.
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Prepare journal entries to record the treasury stock transactions of Lorain, assuming it uses the cost method Common Stock
Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on...
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1285453828

2nd edition

Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

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