Reference no: EM1310838
Computation of gain or loss on sale of investments and Journal entries to record purchase & sale of company's Common & Treasury stocks.
Jan 1 of the current year reports-
Common stock $10 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 400,000 shares issued 4,000,000
Contributed Cap in excess par, common 1,200,000
Retained earnings 1,600,000
Prepare journal entries for the following selected transactions related to this company's stock during the current year
Mar 1. Purchased 10,000 shares of treasury stock for $17 per share
May 5 Sold 4,000 shares of treasury stock for $16 per share
Oct 12 sold 2,000 treasury stock of $18 per share