Reference no: EM133549
Question :
Problem 1
Part A
In late 2010, the Nicklaus Corporation was produced. The corporate charter authorizes the issuance of 20,000,000 shares of general stock carrying a $1 par value. On 2nd January, 2011, 3,000,000 shares of the regular stock are issued in exchange for cash at an average price of $10 per share.
Required:
1. Organize journal entries to record this transaction.
2. Organize the shareholders' equity section of the Nicklaus balance sheet as 31st March, 2011. (Suppose net income for the first quarter 2011 was $1,000,000.)
Part B
Through 2011, the Nicklaus Corporation contributed in three treasury stock transactions:
a. On 30th June, 2011, the corporation reacquires 200,000 shares for the funds at a price of $12 per share.
b. On 31st July, 2011, 50,000 funds shares are reissued at $15 per share.
c. On 30th September, 2011, 50,000 treasury shares are reissued at $10 per share.
Required:
1. Purpose journal entries to record these transactions.
2. Create the Nicklaus Corporation shareholders' equity section as it would show in a balance sheet prepared at September 30, 2011. (Suppose net income for the second and third quarter was $3,000,000.)