On February 3, 2019, Teel Corporation enters into a subscription contract with several subscribers for 5,000 shares

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On February 3, 2019, Teel Corporation enters into a subscription contract with several subscribers for 5,000 shares of $10 par common stock at a price of $16 per share. The contract requires a down payment of 25%, with the remaining balance to be paid on May 3, 2019. The stock will be issued to each subscriber upon full payment.


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Prepare journal entries to record the following:
1. The February 3 receipt of the down payment and signing of the contract.
2. The May 3 receipt of the full remaining balance from subscribers. The market price is currently $17 per share.

Common Stock
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1337788281

3rd edition

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

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