In: Accounting
East Asian Imports, Inc. issued 15,000 shares of stock at a stated value of $8 per share. The total issue of stock sold for $15 per share. The journal entry to record this transaction would include a
a. debit to Cash for $120,000.
b. credit to Common Stock for $120,000.
c. credit to Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par for $125,000.
d. credit to Common Stock for $125,000.
(SHOW JOURNAL ENTRY)
Journal entry would be -
Cash A/c Dr. $ 225000
To common stock $ 120000
To Paid in capital in excess of stated value a/c $ 105000
Option B is correct