Montgomery Co. previously issued 100,000 shares of its $1 par common stock for $10.
In 2018, Montgomery Co. completed the following treasury stock transactions:
2/2/18 Reacquired 70,000 shares at $12
3/17/18 Sold 20,000 shares at $14
5/17/18 Sold 25,000 shares at $8
Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record the above transactions, using the cost method.
Journal entries
Date | account and explanation | debit | credit |
2/2/18 | Treasury stock (70000*12) | 840000 | |
cash | 840000 | ||
(To record treasury stock purchased) | |||
3/17/18 | Cash (20000*14) | 280000 | |
Treasury stock (20000*12) | 240000 | ||
Paid in capital from sale of treasury stock | 40000 | ||
(To record sale of treasury stock) | |||
5/17/18 | Cash (25000*8) | 200000 | |
Paid in capital from sale of treasury stock | 40000 | ||
Retained earnings | 60000 | ||
Treasury Stock (25000*12) | 300000 | ||
(To record sale of treasury stock) |
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