The question is incomplete. The complete question is,
If a corporation issues 10,000 shares of $1 par value common stock for $9000, the journal entry would include a credit to:
A) Common Stock for $9000.
B) Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common for $9000.
C) Common Stock for $10,000.
D) Retained Earnings for $10,000
Answer:
The common stock is credited for $10000. Thus option C is the correct answer
Explanation:
The journal entry to record the issuance of shares below par value will be,
Cash 9000 Dr
Paid in Cap in excess of par-Common stock 1000 Dr
Common stock 10000 Cr
Thus, the common stock is credited for the complete amount of $10000.
The cash received is $9000 and there is a shortage of $1000 which is adjusted by debited the paid in capital in excess of par account.
