FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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### Marks Corporation Stockholders’ Equity Overview

**As of December 31, 2017:**

- **Common Stock, $10 par (10,000 shares):** $100,000
- **Paid in Capital in Excess of Par:** $3,000
- **Retained Earnings:** $197,000
- **Total Stockholders’ Equity:** $300,000

### Treasury Stock Transactions in 2018

1. **January 2:**
   - Purchased 1,000 shares of their own stock at $12 per share.

2. **February 4:**
   - Sold 500 shares of treasury stock at $13 per share.

3. **May 10:**
   - Sold 500 shares of treasury stock at $8 per share.

**Instructions:**
Prepare journal entries to record the treasury stock transactions for 2018 using the cost method.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Marks Corporation Stockholders’ Equity Overview **As of December 31, 2017:** - **Common Stock, $10 par (10,000 shares):** $100,000 - **Paid in Capital in Excess of Par:** $3,000 - **Retained Earnings:** $197,000 - **Total Stockholders’ Equity:** $300,000 ### Treasury Stock Transactions in 2018 1. **January 2:** - Purchased 1,000 shares of their own stock at $12 per share. 2. **February 4:** - Sold 500 shares of treasury stock at $13 per share. 3. **May 10:** - Sold 500 shares of treasury stock at $8 per share. **Instructions:** Prepare journal entries to record the treasury stock transactions for 2018 using the cost method.
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