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aspannu_007
Apr 13, 2007, 07:54 AM
Small Business owned by one owner.

100 shares issued to partner at $10 per shares. Accounting entry was.
dr. cash $1000
Cr common shares 100
Cr additional paid in capital $900

What would be accounting entry when we purchase back 100 shares at $15? Would the entry at the bottom be correct or it needs changes?
Cr. Cash $1500
Dr. common shares 100
Dr. additional paid in capital $1400 (this entry would bring capital account to Dr 500 would it be OK)
Thanks

Smith21000
Apr 13, 2007, 12:32 PM
Is this reacquired stock going to be held as treasury stock or is it going to be retired, this will make a difference.

aspannu_007
Apr 13, 2007, 02:07 PM
Is this reacquired stock going to be held as treasury stock or is it going to be retired, this will make a difference.

How would the entries differ if stock is held as a treasury stock or if it is retired? What are the advantages or disadvantages of each.

Thanks