Paula Company acquires 100% of the common stock of Shannon Company for $190,000 cash. On the acquisition

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Paula Company acquires 100% of the of Shannon Company for $190,000 cash. On the acquisition date, Shannon’s ledger shows Common Stock $120,000 and Retained Earnings $70,000. Complete the worksheet for the following accounts: Paula— Investment in Shannon Common Stock, Shannon—Common Stock, and Shannon Retained Earnings.

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...