During its first year of operations, Eastern Data Links Corporation entered into the following transactions relating to shareholders’ equity. The articles of incorporation authorized the issue of 6 million common shares, $1 par per share, and 3 million preferred shares, $50 par per share.
Prepare the appropriate journal entries to record each transaction:
Feb. 12 Sold 2 million common shares for $9 per share
Cash (2 million x $9) 18 000 000
All Rights Received
Cash (2 million
x $9) 18,000,000
Common stock (2 million x $1) 2,000,000
PIC in excess of par-C/S (2 million x $8) 16,000,000
Feb. 13 Issued 40,000 common shares to attorneys in exchange for legal services
Legal expense (40,000 x $9) 360,000
Common stock (40,000 x $1) 40,000
PIC in excess of par-C/S (40,000 x $8) 320,000