Prepare the journal entries for the following transactions for Batson Co. Sept. 1 Batson Co. purchased 1,200 shares of the total of 100,000 outstanding shares of Michael Corp. stock for $20.75 per share plus a $70 commission. Dec. 31 Michael Corp.’s total earnings for the period are $84,000.         31 Michael Corp.’s paid a total of $40,000 in cash dividends to shareholders of record.

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Prepare the journal entries for the following transactions for Batson Co.

Sept. 1

Batson Co. purchased 1,200 shares of the total of 100,000 outstanding

shares of Michael Corp. stock for $20.75 per share plus a $70 commission.

Dec. 31

Michael Corp.’s total earnings for the period are $84,000.

        31

Michael Corp.’s paid a total of $40,000 in cash dividends to shareholders of record.

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Journal entries refer to the recording of transactions in an appropriate way. With the help of journal entries, the management can sort all the transactions according to the related account. Basically, it is a sum of debit and credit.

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