When bernetson corporation was formed on january 1 20x7


Question - When Bernetson Corporation was formed on January 1, 20x7, the corporate charter provided for 50,000 shares of $20 par value common stock. The following transactions were among those engaged in by the corporation during its first month of operation:

1. The corporation issued 200 shares of stock to its lawyer in full payment of the $5,000 bill for assisting the company in drawing up its articles of incorporation and filing the proper papers with the state agency.

2. The company issued 8,000 shares of stock at a price of $25 per share.

3. The company issued 7,000 shares of stock in exchange for equipment that had a fair market value of $160,000.

What are the entries to record transactions 1 + 2?

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