Drawing up the articles of incorporation


A corporation was formed on January 1. The corporate charter authorized 100,000 shares of $10 par value common stock. During the first month of operation, the corporation issued 300 shares to its attorneys in payment of a $5,000 charge for drawing up the articles of incorporation. The entry to record this transaction would include:

A debit to Organization Expenses for $3,000
A debit to Organization Expenses for $5,000
A credit to Common Stock for $5,000
A credit to Contributed Capital in Excess of Par Value, Common Stock for $5,000
A debit to Contributed Capital in Excess of Par Value, Common Stock for $2,000

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Accounting Basics: Drawing up the articles of incorporation
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