Sneed Corporation issues 12,700 shares of $49 par preferred stock for cash at $63 per share. The entry to record the transaction will consist of a debit to Cash for $800,100 and a credit or credits to
Cr Additional paid in capital, preferred stock 177,800
Explanation:
Preferred stocks and common stocks are part of stockholders' equity. Whenever they are sold above par value, the difference must be recorded as additional paid in capital. You must also specify which stocks were sold at a higher value.
