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Which of the following best describes how each share of par value stock issued is reported in the Common Stock account?

Hancock Medical Supply Company, earned $160,000 of revenue on account during Year 1, its first year of operation. During Year 1, Hancock collected $128,000 of cash from its receivables accounts. The company did not write-off any uncollectible accounts. It estimates that it will be unable to collect 1% of revenue on account. What is the net realizable value of receivables that will be reported on the balance sheet at December 31, Year 1?

At the time that Kirby Company issued a 2-for-1 stock split, the company had 5,000 shares of $6 par value common stock outstanding. Stockholders’ equity also included $15,000 of paid in capital in excess of par value–common and $22,000 of retained earnings. Which of the following statements regarding the impact of the stock split is true?

Rocco Corporation decides to issue a 7.5% stock dividend on 20,000 outstanding shares of $10 stated value common stock. The distribution is made at the time the market value of the stock is $50 a share. How will the entry to record this transaction affect the company’s stockholders’ equity accounts? Common StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value–CommonRetained EarningsA.$ 200,000$ 300,000$(50,000)B.$ 15,000 $(15,000)C.$ 15,000$ 60,000$(75,000)D.$ 100,000 $(100,000)

At the time of liquidation, Fairchild Company reported assets of $200,000, liabilities of $120,000, common stock of $70,000 and retained earnings of $10,000. What is the maximum amount of Fairchild’s assets that the shareholders are entitled to receive?

What effect will the declaration and distribution of a stock dividend have on net income and cash flows? Net IncomeCash FlowsA.NoneNoneB.NoneDecreaseC.IncreaseNoneD.DecreaseDecrease

Flagler Corporation shows a total of $700,000 in its Common Stock account and $700,000 in its Paid-in Capital Excess account. The par value of Flagler’s common stock is $7. How many shares of Flagler stock have been issued?

Emerald Company was established in January, Year 1. During Year 1 the company experienced the following events.Collected $125,000 cash from the issue of common stockBorrowed $60,000 cash from the state bankEarned $135,000 of cash revenuePaid $277,500 cash expensesThe company was liquidated at the end of Year 1. Based on this information:

How will an impairment loss of $15,000 relating to goodwill affect the financial statements?

Gilligan Corporation was established on February 15, Year 1. Gilligan is authorized to issue 500,000 shares of $6.00 par value common stock. As of December 31, Year 3, Gilligan’s stockholders’ equity accounts report the following balances: Common stock, $6 par, 500,000 shares authorized, 55,000 shares issued and outstanding$ 330,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par – Common440,000 $ 770,000Retained earnings 1,400,000Total stockholders’ equity $ 2,170,000 At the end of Year 3, Gilligan decides to issue a 5% stock dividend. At the time of issue, the market price of the stock was $22 per share.What is the amount of retained earnings that will be transferred to paid-in capital as a result of the stock dividend issued by Gilligan Corporation?