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On January 2, 2016, Alpha Corporation procured new equipment with an issue of 5,000 shares of $4.00 par value common stock. The equipment had an MSRP of $65,000. Alpha's stock was trading on the open market for $9.75 per share on January 2nd. Use this information to prepare the General Journal entry (without explanation) for the January 2 entry.

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Answer:

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2 January

Dr: Equipment $48,750

Cr: ordinary shares $20,000

Cr: Paid in capital in excess

of par - ordinary shares $28,750

Explanation:

Cost of the equipment is:

5,000 shares x $9.75 per share

=$48,750.

Common stock (equity) is:

5,000 shares x $4.00 face value

=$20,000

Paid in capital in far more than par - ordinary shares is:

$48,750 - $20,000

=$28,750

2 January

Dr: Equipment $48,750

Cr: ordinary shares $20,000

Cr: Paid in capital in excess

of par - ordinary shares $28,750

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