Reference no: EM132849490
Corporation: Formation and Share Capital Transactions Problem - ABC Corporation which issues 15 par value ordinary shares, completed the following transactions during 2021:
a. Received subscription from Martinez for 25,000 shares at 18 per share.
b. Received from Martinez 45% of the subscription price
c. On due date, Martinez failed to pay the balance of the subscription. The shares were subsequently declared delinquent and were advertised for sale at a public auction.
d. Paid 4,000 for advertising the sale of the delinquent shares.
e. Received bids from the following:
Recto 10,000 shares
Zubri 9,000 shares
Pichay 12,000 shares
f. The amount due from the highest bidder, plus 12% interest for two months on the balance of the subscription price, was collected. Shares were accordingly issued.
Required -
(a) Prepare journal entries for the foregoing?
(b) Who is the highest bidder? Show the share allotment between the highest bidder and Martinez.