In 2021, Southwestern Corporation completed the treasury stock transactions listed below.   February   2:   Reacquired 74,000 shares at $12.40. March   17:   Sold 24,000 shares at $14.20. May   17:   Sold 29,000 shares at $8.20.   Southwestern had issued 100,000 shares of its $1 par common stock for $10 several months ago. Required: Prepare the journal entries to record the above transactions, using the cost method. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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In 2021, Southwestern Corporation completed the treasury stock transactions listed below.
 

February   2:   Reacquired 74,000 shares at $12.40.
March   17:   Sold 24,000 shares at $14.20.
May   17:   Sold 29,000 shares at $8.20.

 
Southwestern had issued 100,000 shares of its $1 par common stock for $10 several months ago.

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Prepare the journal entries to record the above transactions, using the cost method. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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