Question

Question: Journalizing issuance of stock—at par and at a premium

Colorado Corporation has two classes of stock: common, \(3 par value; and preferred, \)30 par value.

Requirements

2. Journalize Colorado’s issuance of 4,500 shares of preferred stock for a total of $135,000

Short answer

Answer

Cash will be debited, andPreferred Stock- $30 par value will be credited with $135,000.

Step-by-step solution

Basic Introduction-

Preferred stock: Preferred stock/ shares are shares of a corporation's stock with dividends that are paid prior than the common dividend.

Journals of issuance of stock

Date	Transaction	Debit	Credit
	Cash	$135,000
	Preferred Stock- $30 par value		$135,000
	To record issue of preferred stock