Problem 1  At the beginning of current year, Kahel Company had 125,000 shares issued which included 25,000 shares held as treasury. January 1 through October 31 - 13,000 treasury shares were distributed to officers as part of a share compensation plan. November 1 - A 3-for-1 share split took effect December 1 - the entity purchased 5,000 of its own shares to discourage an unfriendly takeover. These shares were not retired. Required: 1. Prepare journal entries.

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Problem 1 
At the beginning of current year, Kahel Company had 125,000 shares issued which included 25,000
shares held as treasury.
January 1 through October 31 - 13,000 treasury shares were distributed to officers as part of a share
compensation plan.
November 1 - A 3-for-1 share split took effect
December 1 - the entity purchased 5,000 of its own shares to discourage an unfriendly takeover. These
shares were not retired.
Required:
1. Prepare journal entries.

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