Several independent transactions are as follows: 1. 10,000 shares of no-par common stock are issued for $50

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Several independent transactions are as follows:
1. 10,000 shares of no-par common stock are issued for $50 per share.
2. 10,000 shares of $1 par value common stock are issued for $40 per share.
3. 10,000 shares of $10 par value common stock are issued for $30 per share.
4. 5,000 shares of no-par preferred stock are issued for $80 per share.

INSTRUCTIONS:
a. Prepare journal entries for each transaction.
b. What is the significance of par value from a financial accounting standpoint? Is par value significant in any economic sense?

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-1119745327

11th Edition

Authors: Jamie Pratt, Michael F Peters

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