On January 1, 2016, Gerlach Inc. had the following account balances in its share

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On January 1, 2016, Gerlach Inc. had the following account balances in its shareholders' equity accounts.

During 2016, Gerlach Inc. had several transactions relating to common stock.

Required:

Record the above transactions and events in journal entry format.

Common stock, $1 par, 250,000 shares issued 250,000 Paid-in capital—excess of par, common 500,000 Paid-in capital—excess of par, preferred 100,000 Preferred stock, $100 par, 10,000 shares outstanding 1,000,000 Retained earnings 2,000,000 Treasury stock, at cost, 5,000 shares 25,000

Explanation / Answer

Date Account Title Debit Credit $ $ January 15 Loss on investment in available-for-sale securities 100,000 Investment in available-for-sale securities 100,000 Retained earnings 900,000 Property dividends payable 900,000 February 17 Property dividends payable 900,000 Investment in available-for-sale securities 900,000 April 10 No entry required July 18 Retained earnings 36,750 Common stock dividends distributable 7,350 Paid in capital - excess of par, common 29,400 Common stock dividends distributable 7,350 Common stock 7,350 December 1 Retained earnings 126,175 Dividends payable 126,175 December 20 Dividends payable 126,175 Cash 126,175

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