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  • Sep 23, 2010, 09:55 AM
    scueva
    How do I journalize this?
    Jacobsen Corporation had the following stockholders' equity accounts on January 1, 2010: Common Stock ($5 par) $500,000, Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value $200,000, and Retained Earnings $100,000. In 2010, the company had the following treasury stock transactions.
    Mar. 1 Purchased 5,000 shares at $9 per share.
    June 1 Sold 1,000 shares at $12 per share.
    Sept. 1 Sold 2,000 shares at $10 per share.
    Dec. 1 Sold 1,000 shares at $6 per share.


    Jacobsen Corporation uses the cost method of accounting for treasury stock. In 2010, the company reported net income of $30,000.


    Journalize the treasury stock transactions, and prepare the closing entry at December 31, 2010, for net income.
  • Feb 28, 2011, 07:08 PM
    SSGMaddog
    Mar 1. Purchased 5,000 shares at $9 per share
    Dr Common Treasury Stock 45,000
    Cr Cash 45,000
    June 1. Sold 1,000 shares at $12 per share
    Dr Cash 12,000
    Cr Common Treasury Stock 9,000
    Cr Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock 3,000
    Sept 1. Sold 2,000 shares at $10 per share
    Dr Cash 20,000
    Cr Common Treasury Stock 18,000
    Cr Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock 2,000
    Dec 1. Sold 1,000 shares at $6 per share
    Dr Cash 6,000
    Dr Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock 3,000
    Cr Common Treasury Stock 9,000

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