Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
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ISBN: 9781259533006
Author: John J Wild
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 11, Problem 1PSB

1.

Summary Introduction

Journal Entries

Journal entries are recording of financial transaction which are related to the business in the book of accounts in such a way the debit equal to the credit.

To determine: Explanation of transactions from a. to d

1.

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Explanation of Solution

Following are the explanation of each journal entry:

  1. Issued 3,000 ($3,000/1) shares of common stock for $120,000 cash.
  2. Issued 1,000 ($1,000/1) shares of common stock in exchange for services rendered to organize the corporation valued at $40,000.
  3. Issued 800 ($800/$1) shares of common stock and a note payable for $18,300 in exchange for $13,300 cash, account receivable valued at $8,000, and a building valued at 37,000.
  4. Issued 1,200 ($1,200/1) shares of common stock for $60,000 cash.

2.

Summary Introduction

Outstanding shares

Outstanding shares are the company’s stock which are currently held by shareholders, investors, financial institutions and restricted shares owned by company’s officers and insiders.

To determine: Calculate the number of outstanding shares of common stock.

2.

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Answer to Problem 1PSB

Number of outstanding common share at the year-end is 6,000.

Explanation of Solution

Following are the calculation of number of outstanding shares.

    TransactionFace ValuePar ValueNo. of outstanding share

      (Face ValuePar Value)

    No. of outstanding share
    a.$3,000$1($3,000$1)3,000
    b.$1,000$1($1,000$1)1,000
    c.$800$1($800$1)800
    d.$1,200$1($1,200$1)1,200
    Total6,000
Summary Introduction

Minimum Legal Capital

Minimum legal capital requirement is maintained to ensure sufficient asset base to satisfy the claim of creditors in the event of insolvency or financial instability,

To determine: Calculate the minimum legal capital at the year-end based on par value.

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Answer to Problem 1PSB

Minimum legal capital at the year-end based on par value is $6,000.

Explanation of Solution

Calculation of Minimum legal capital at the year-end based on par value:

      Minimum legal capital = Outstanding Shares × Par value per share

  =6,000×$1

  =$6,000

Summary Introduction

Paid-in Capital

Paid-in capital are refer as a contribution which are made by investors through purchase of stock at par in the organization.

To determine: Calculate the total paid-in capital at the year-end.

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Answer to Problem 1PSB

Total paid-in capital at the year-end is $260,000.

Explanation of Solution

    TransactionNo. of share Par ValueFace ValuePremium
    a.3,000$1$3,000$117,000
    b.1,000$1$1,000$39,000
    c.800$1$800$39,200
    d.1,200$1$1,200$58,800
    Total6,000$6,000$254,000

Therefore,

    ParticularsAmount ($)
    Face value of shares$6,000
    Premium on shares$254,000
    Total Paid-in Capital$260,000
Summary Introduction

Paid-in Capital

Paid-in capital are refer as a contribution which are made by investors through purchase of stock at par in the organization.

To determine: Calculate book value of common stock per share if retained earnings plus paid-in capital is $283,000.

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Answer to Problem 1PSB

Book-value per share of common stock is equal to $47.17

Explanation of Solution

Calculation of book-value per share:

    ParticularsAmount $
    Total paid-in capital plus retained earnings$283,000
    Number of shares6,000
    Book value per share

      (Total paid-in capital plus retained earningsNumber of shares)

    47.17

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