In: Accounting
Swifty Corporation had the following stockholders’ equity
accounts on January 1, 2019: Common Stock ($4 par) $404,600,
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock $212,680, and
Retained Earnings $109,060. In 2019, the company had the following
treasury stock transactions.
Mar. | 1 | Purchased 6,650 shares at $9 per share. | |
June | 1 | Sold 1,400 shares at $12 per share. | |
Sept. | 1 | Sold 1,020 shares at $11 per share. | |
Dec. | 1 | Sold 1,330 shares at $6 per share. |
Swifty Corporation uses the cost method of accounting for treasury
stock. In 2019, the company reported net income of $34,950.
Journal Entries:
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
Mar 1 | Treasury Stock ($4) | 26,600 | |
Paid in Capital in excess of par ($5) | 33,250 | ||
Cash ($9) | 59,850 | ||
Jun 1 | Cash ($12) | 16,800 | |
Treasury Stock ($4) | 5,600 | ||
Paid in Capital in excess of par ($8) | 11,200 | ||
Sep 1 | Cash ($11) | 15,400 | |
Treasury Stock ($4) | 4,080 | ||
Paid in Capital in excess of par ($7) | 7,140 | ||
Dec 1 | Cash ($6) | 7,980 | |
Treasury Stock ($4) | 5,320 | ||
Paid in Capital in excess of par ($2) | 2,660 | ||
Summary of Shareholders' Equity:
Particulars | ($) | ($) |
Common Stock: | ||
Beginning Balance | 404,600 | |
Less: Treasury Stock [26,600-5,600-4,080-5,320] | (11,600) | |
393,000 | ||
Paid in Capital in Excess of Par - Common Stock: | ||
Beginning Balance | 212,680 | |
Less: Adjustments during the year | (12,250) | |
200,430 | ||
Retained Earnings: | ||
Beginning Balance | 109,060 | |
Add: Net Income | 34,950 | |
144,010 | ||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 737,440 |