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Exercise 11-5 involves analyzing various stock transaction entries made by Garcia Corporation and correcting them based on standard accounting principles. The initial entries recorded by the newly hired accountant displayed inaccuracies in recording the issuance of common and preferred stock, as well as treasury stock transactions. The task requires preparing accurate journal entries for each transaction, understanding the proper accounting treatment for stock issuance at different prices, treasury stock purchase, and the associated calculations related to stockholders’ equity, such as payout ratio and return on equity, using data provided for Pringle Corporation.

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Garcia Corporation recently hired a new accountant with extensive experience in partnership accounting. Due to the pressure of the new position, the accountant failed to review prior knowledge about corporation accounting. During his first month, he made journal entries for the corporation's capital stock that require correction to align with standard accounting practices.

The first transaction involved the issuance of 8,040 shares of common stock at a par value of $11, issued at an $13 per share selling price. The entry made was:

Cash 104,520


Capital Stock 104,520

The correct journal entry should have credited the Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock account for the amount received over the par value. The calculation is as follows:

  • Total cash received: 8,040 shares × $13 = $104,520
  • Par value of shares issued: 8,040 shares × $11 = $88,440
  • Excess over par: $104,520 - $88,440 = $16,080

Thus, the corrected journal entry is:

Cash 104,520


Capital Stock 88,440


Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common Stock 16,080

The second transaction involved the issuance of 14,940 preferred shares at a par value of $19, issued at $55 per share. The initial entry was:

Cash 821,700


Capital Stock 821,700

The correct entries should reflect the preferred stock’s par value and the excess over par as paid-in capital:

  • Cash received: 14,940 shares × $55 = $821,700
  • Par value: 14,940 shares × $19 = $283,860
  • Excess over par: $821,700 - $283,860 = $537,840

The corrected journal entry is:

Cash 821,700


Preferred Stock 283,860


Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred Stock 537,840

The third transaction shows a purchase of 840 common shares for treasury at $11 per share. The initial entry was:

Capital Stock 9,240


Cash 9,240

The correct entry should reflect treasury stock purchase, which is a contra-equity account, and the amount paid is the cost of acquisition:

Treasury Stock 9,240


Cash 9,240

By correcting these entries, the company maintains proper accounting records for its stock transactions, complying with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Further, taking the data from Pringle Corporation, which has a complex stockholders’ equity structure, including preferred and common stock, treasury stock, and paid-in capital, we analyze the issuance and treasury stock transactions. The preferred stock was issued at $186,640 cash for 21,700 shares of $100 par, 9%, noncumulative preferred stock. The common stock was issued for cash, and treasury stock was purchased at $10 per share, with 3,450 shares held in treasury. The ledger balances include various components, such as the preferred stock $165,300, paid-in capital in excess of preferred stock $21,340, common stock $2,080,000, and others, totaling comprehensive stockholders’ equity.

The first journal entry for the issuance of preferred stock for cash is:

Cash 186,640


Preferred Stock 2,170,000


Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Preferred Stock 16,640

The preferred stock’s total value at $100 par per share for 21,700 shares is $2,170,000. Since the stock was issued for $186,640, which is below the par value, the initial data indicates a need for correction; however, assuming the stock was issued at a premium, the entry reflects the cash received and additional paid-in capital.

The second journal entry for issuing common stock for cash, considering the stock’s no-par status and $5 stated value, is:

Cash 2,080,000


Common Stock 27,420


Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 2,052,580

Here, total common stock issued is calculated based on the ledger and the contractual details, with the difference recorded in paid-in capital.

The third journal entry involves the purchase of 3,450 shares of treasury stock at $10 per share, for which the entry is:

Treasury Stock 34,500


Cash 34,500

These correct entries ensure accurate representation of stock transactions reflecting par and stated values, as well as treasury stock holdings. Valuations of stockholders’ equity accounts like retained earnings and additional paid-in capital are adjusted accordingly. This systematic approach in accounting ensures compliance with GAAP and accuracy in financial statements.

Having corrected these entries, the calculations of the payout ratio and return on stockholders’ equity for a hypothetical or given scenario further involve analyzing net income, dividends, and stockholder’s equity figures, which are critical metrics for assessing company performance. For instance, the payout ratio evaluates the proportion of earnings distributed as dividends, while return on equity indicates how effectively management uses shareholders’ funds to generate profit.

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