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cat55
Dec 10, 2008, 03:21 PM
1. The purchase of Treasury stock is recorded at cost
Debit Treasury Stock for $2,500
Credit Cash for $2,500

2. Debit Cash for 600
Credit Treasury Stock for 500
Credit Paid-in Capital - Share repurchase for 100

3. Debit Cash for 360
Debit Paid-in Capital - Share repurchase for 100
Debit Reatained Earnings for 40
Credit Treasury Stock for 500

How did you get the 500 in #2?

pready
Dec 10, 2008, 03:47 PM
Because the Treasury stock was purchased at $25 per share so you only credit the account at $25 per share.