, fully payable on a

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Kelly Ltd undertook an issue of ordinary and preference shares in April 2018 as stated by the 
following transactions:
2018 
1 April: A prospectus was issued inviting applications for 100,000 ordinary shares at an issue 
price of $1.50, fully payable on application. The prospectus also offered 100,000 10% 
preference shares at an issue price of $2, fully payable on application. The issue was 
underwritten at a commission of $4,500, being $500 relating to the issue of ordinary 
shares and the balance for preference shares. All unsuccessful application monies 
were to be returned to the applicants. 
10 April: Applications closed with the ordinary issue oversubscribed by 40,000 shares and the 
preference shares undersubscribed by 15,000 shares.
15 April: 100,000 ordinary shares were allotted, applications for 40,000 shares were rejected, 
and money refunded. 100,000 preference shares were also allotted. 
20 April: The underwriter paid for the shares allocated to her, less the commission due.
Required:
Prepare journal entries to record the above transactions for Kelly Ltd.

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