Required Information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On January 1, 2019, Metco Inc. reported 273,000 shares of $2 par value common stock as being issued and outstanding. On March 24, 2019, Metco Inc. purchased for its treasury 3,900 shares of its common stock at a price of $36.00 per share. On August 19, 2019, 850 of these treasury shares were sold for $42.50 per share. Metco's directors declared cash dividends of $0.80 per share during the second quarter and again during the fourth quarter, payable on June 30, 2019. and December 31, 2019, respectively. A 2% stock dividend was issued at the end of the year. There were no other transactions affecting common stock during the year. -2. Prepare the journal entry for the treasury stock purchase on March 24, 2019. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" In the first account field.) View transaction list
Required Information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On January 1, 2019, Metco Inc. reported 273,000 shares of $2 par value common stock as being issued and outstanding. On March 24, 2019, Metco Inc. purchased for its treasury 3,900 shares of its common stock at a price of $36.00 per share. On August 19, 2019, 850 of these treasury shares were sold for $42.50 per share. Metco's directors declared cash dividends of $0.80 per share during the second quarter and again during the fourth quarter, payable on June 30, 2019. and December 31, 2019, respectively. A 2% stock dividend was issued at the end of the year. There were no other transactions affecting common stock during the year. -2. Prepare the journal entry for the treasury stock purchase on March 24, 2019. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" In the first account field.) View transaction list
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