During 2020, Empresas ABC issued 4,000 preferred shares with a par value of $ 10 to $ 11 each. Each preferred share can be exchanged at the option of the holder (investor) for three common shares of ABC with a par value of $ 1. In August 2021, all preferred shares were exchanged. At that time the market value of the common stock was $ 5 per share. What amount must ABC credit to the Capital account contributed in excess of the value for common shares? a. $32,000 b. $48,000 c. 0 d. $44,000

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During 2020, Empresas ABC issued 4,000 preferred shares with a par value of $ 10 to $ 11 each. Each preferred share can be exchanged at the option of the holder (investor) for three common shares of ABC with a par value of $ 1. In August 2021, all preferred shares were exchanged. At that time the market value of the common stock was $ 5 per share.

What amount must ABC credit to the Capital account contributed in excess of the value for common shares?

a. $32,000
b. $48,000
c. 0
d. $44,000
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