Question: CodeInc. is a private gaming company that follows ASPE. CodeInc. has been authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and 5 0 ,

CodeInc. is a private gaming company that follows ASPE. CodeInc. has been authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and 50,000 preferred shares. The dividend rate for the preferred shares is $3 per share. The following transactions took place during 2023 in relation to these shares.
Jan 01 The charter states that an unlimited number of common shares and 50,000 preferred shares are authorized.
Feb 01 Shares were sold on a subscription basis to three potential investors. Each investor purchased 10,000 shares for $50 per share. A 10% payment was received immediately. The balance was to be paid by December 31,2024. Following the final payment, shares will be issued.
Feb 20 Another batch of shares were sold on a subscription basis to seven potential investors. Each investor purchased 10,000 shares for $50 per share. Similar to above, a 10% payment was received immediately. However, the balance will be paid by December 31,2023. Following the final payment, shares will be issued.
Mar 0350,000 common shares were sold by an underwriter for $52 per share. The underwriter charged CodeInc. a 5% commission on the sale.
May 10 CodeInc. paid $17,000 in accounting and legal fees tied to the issuance of shares.
Sept 23 CodeInc. issued 2,000 common and 1,000 preferred shares for a total of $200,000. The company was unable to estimate a fair value of the preferred shares, however the value of common share is $52 per share.
Nov 28 CodeInc. has offered their senior manager a compensation incentive which entails the opportunity to purchase 500 common shares for $52, to be paid by December 31,2024. The manager has accepted and signed a note payable. You do not need to account for interest. The shares were issued immediately.
Dec 31 Of the subscriptions issued on February 20, two subscribers defaulted meanwhile the rest paid in full. Company policy is that defaulting subscribers would not be issued shares for any amount that had been paid and no cash would be refunded.
Dec 31 CodeInc. declared a dividend of $200,000 for 2023.
Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions for the year.

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