The corporate charter of Alpaca Company authorized the issuance of 10 million, $1 par common shares. During 2024, its first year of operations, Alpaca had the following transactions:January 1sold 8 million shares at $15 per shareJune 3retired 2 million shares at $18 per shareDecember 28sold 2 million shares at $20 per shareWhat amount should Alpaca report as additional paid-in capital—excess of par, in its December 31, 2024, balance sheet

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The corporate charter of Alpaca Company authorized the issuance of 10 million, $1 par common shares. During 2024, its first year of operations, Alpaca had the following transactions:

January 1	sold 8 million shares at $15 per share
June 3	retired 2 million shares at $18 per share
December 28	sold 2 million shares at $20 per share

What amount should Alpaca report as additional paid-in capital—excess of par, in its December 31, 2024, balance sheet

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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