A corporation issued 300 shares of its $5 par value common stock in payment of a $1,800 charge from its accountant for assistance in filing its charter with the state. The entry to record this transaction will include: A $1,800 credit to Common Stock. A $1,500 debit to Organization Expenses. A $300 credit to Contributed Capital in Excess of Par Value, Common Stock. A $1,800 debit to Legal Expenses. A $1,800 credit to Cash.

A corporation issued 300 shares of its $5 par value common stock in payment of a $1,800 charge from its accountant for assistance in filing its charter with the state. The entry to record this transaction will include: A $1,800 credit to Common Stock. A $1,500 debit to Organization Expenses. A $300 credit to Contributed Capital in Excess of Par Value, Common Stock. A $1,800 debit to Legal Expenses. A $1,800 credit to Cash.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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