Question

Bella Donna Company has 100,000 shares of $2 par common stock issued and outstanding as of January 1, 2018. The shares were originally issued for $8 per share. On February 3, 2018, Bella Donna repurchased 3,590 shares at $6 per share for the purposes of retiring them. What will be the balance in Paid in capital in excess of par after February 3rd transaction?

Answer 1

$585,640

Step-by-step explanation:

Paid in capital in excess of on January 1 , 2018

= 100,000 × ($8 - $2)

= $100,000 × $6

= $600,000

Paid in capital in excess of par on repurchased share for retiring

= 3,590 × ($6 - $2)

= 3,590 × $4

= $14,360

Therefore,

Balance in paid in capital in excess of par after February 3rd transaction

= $600,000 - $14,360

= $585,640