Ranier Company is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of 8%, $100 par value preferred
stock and 500,000 shares of no-par common stock with a stated value of $1 per share. If
Ranier issues 5,000 shares of preferred stock for land with an asking price of $575,000
and a market value of $550,000, which of the following would be the journal entry for
Ranier to record?
Answer:
A company receives $371, of which $21 is for sales tax. The journal entry to record the
sale would include a
a debit to Sales Tax Expense for $21.
b. debit to Sales Taxes Payable for $21.
c. debit to Sales Revenue for $371.
d. debit to Cash for $371.
Answer: