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When stock is issued for legal costs incurred in forming a corporation the transaction is recorded by debiting Organization Expense for the


A) stated value of the stock.
B) par value of the stock.
C) market value of the stock.
D) book value of the stock.

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A major difference between IFRS and GAAP relates to the


A) Retained Earnings account.
B) Revaluation Surplus account.
C) Share Capital account.
D) Share Premium account.

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On July 6 Crevasse Corporation issued 2000 shares of its $1.50 par common stock. The market price of the stock on that date was $18 per share. Journalize the issuance of the stock.

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Andy Eggers has invested $150000 in a privately held family corporation. The corporation does not do well and must declare bankruptcy. What amount does Eggers stand to lose?


A) Up to his total investment of $150000.
B) Zero.
C) The $150000 plus any personal assets the creditors demand.
D) $100000.

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Nina Corporation's December 31 2017 balance sheet showed the following: 8% preferred stock $20 par value cumulative 40000 shares authorized; 20,000 shares issued$400,000Common stock, $ 10 parvalue, 4,000,000 shares authorized;1,950,000 shares issued, 3,860,000 shares outstanding39,000,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par-preferred stock 120,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par-common stock 54,000,000 Retained earnings 15,300,000 Treasury stock (40,000 shares)  1,260,000\begin{array}{lr}\text {authorized; 20,000 shares issued}& \$ 400,000 \\\text {Common stock, \$ 10 parvalue, 4,000,000 shares authorized;}&\\\text {\( 1,950,000 \) shares issued, \(3,860,000 \) shares outstanding}&39,000,000\\\text { Paid-in capital in excess of par-preferred stock } & 120,000 \\\text { Paid-in capital in excess of par-common stock } & 54,000,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } & 15,300,000 \\\text { Treasury stock (40,000 shares) } & 1,260,000\end{array} Nina's total paid-in capital was


A) $93520000.
B) $94780000.
C) $92260000.
D) $54120000.

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Treasury stock is


A) stock issued by the U.S. Treasury Department.
B) stock purchased by a corporation and held as an investment in its treasury.
C) corporate stock issued by the treasurer of a company.
D) a corporation's own stock which has been issued and subsequently reacquired but not retired.

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Place each of the items listed below in the appropriate subdivision of the stockholders' equity section of a balance sheet. Place each of the items listed below in the appropriate subdivision of the stockholders' equity section of a balance sheet.

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Victory Corporation sold 400 shares of treasury stock for $45 per share. The cost for the shares was $35. The entry to record the sale will include a


A) credit to Gain on Sale of Treasury Stock for $14000.
B) credit to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock for $4000.
C) debit to Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par for $4000.
D) credit to Treasury Stock for $18000.

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Identify (by letter) each of the following characteristics as being an advantage a disadvantage or not applicable to the corporate form of business organization. Identify (by letter) each of the following characteristics as being an advantage a disadvantage or not applicable to the corporate form of business organization.

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Retained earnings are a part of stockholders' equity.

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A corporation whose stock is regularly traded on a national securities exchange is a


A) Privately held corporation.
B) Publicly held corporation.
C) closely held corporation.
D) legally held corporation.

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The term residual claim refers to a stockholders' right to


A) receive dividends.
B) share in assets upon liquidation.
C) acquire additional shares when offered.
D) elect a board of directors.

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Each of the following is reported for common stock except the


A) par value.
B) shares issued.
C) shares outstanding.
D) liquidation value.

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Each of the following is correct regarding treasury stock except that it has been


A) issued.
B) fully paid for.
C) reacquired.
D) retired.

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Under the cost method Treasury Stock is debited at the price paid to reacquire the shares and the same amount is credited to Treasury Stock when the shares are sold.

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Legal capital per share cannot be equal to the


A) par value per share of par value stock.
B) total proceeds from the sale of par value stock above par value.
C) stated value per share of no-par value stock.
D) total proceeds from the sale of no-par value stock.

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Anastasia Corporation began business by issuing 600000 shares of $5 par value common stock for $24 per share. During its first year the corporation sustained a net loss of $60000. The year-end balance sheet would show


A) Common stock of $3000000.
B) Common stock of $14400000.
C) Total paid-in capital of $14340000.
D) Total paid-in capital of $11400000.

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Which one of the following would not be considered an advantage of the corporate form of organization?


A) Limited liability of owners
B) Separate legal existence
C) Continuous life
D) Government regulation

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Dividends in arrears on cumulative preferred stock


A) are considered to be a non-current liability.
B) are considered to be a current liability.
C) only occur when preferred dividends have been declared.
D) should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

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Orley Company had the following transactions. 1. Issued 5000 shares of common stock with a stated value of $10 for $130000. 2. Issued 2000 shares of $100 par preferred stock at $108 for cash. Instructions Prepare the journal entries to record the above stock transactions.

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