ABC issued a prospectus for 100,000 $5 shares on 1 January 2017. The prospectus required payment of $3 on application and $2 in one years time. The company received applications for a total of 125,000 shares - these applications were received throughout the month of January. On 31 January 2017 ABC issued 100,000 shares.

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ABC issued a prospectus for 100,000 $5 shares on 1 January 2017.

The prospectus required payment of $3 on application and $2 in one years time. The company received applications for a total of 125,000 shares - these applications were received throughout the month of January.

On 31 January 2017 ABC issued 100,000 shares.

 

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Prepare the journal entries to account for the issue of shares assuming the excess money was offset against the call due in one years time.

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