The statement of cash flows of Cooper, Inc., reported the following for the year ended December 31,

Question:

The statement of cash flows of Cooper, Inc., reported the following for the year ended December 31, 2012:

Cash flows from financing activities (amounts in millions)

Cash dividends paid ............................................................... $(1,790)

Issuance of common stock at par value .................................. 1,498

Proceeds from issuance of long-term notes payable ................ 51

Purchases of treasury stock .................................................... (3,020)

Payments of long-term notes payable ..................................... (159)

Requirement

1. Make the journal entry that Cooper would use to record each of these transactions.

Common Stock
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