The stockholders’ equity account that reports the amount paid to a corporation that is in excess of the common stock’s stated value. The stated value of each share issued is recorded in the Common Stock...
The stockholders’ equity account that reports the amount paid to a corporation that is in excess of the common stock’s stated value. The stated value of each share issued is recorded in the Common Stock...
The stockholders’ equity account that represents the amount paid to a corporation for its common stock that was in excess of the common stock’s par value. This account is sometimes referred to as the premium...
Stockholders' Equity (Flashcards) Download Single-Sided PDF Download Double-Sided PDF All Cards (39) Marked Wrong (0) Marked Right (0) stockholders' equity (or) shareholders' equity The total of this section of a...
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity A business corporation’s owners are referred to as stockholders or shareholders because they hold stock certificates which provide evidence of their share of ownership in the...
The stockholders’ equity account that represents the amount paid to a corporation for its preferred stock that was in excess of the preferred stock’s par value. This account is sometimes referred to as the...
See paid-in capital in excess of par value – common stock, or paid-in capital in excess of par value – preferred stock.
What is capital surplus? Definition of Capital Surplus In the past, capital surplus was used to describe what is now referred to as paid-in capital in excess of par or Premium on Common Stock. Example of Capital Surplus...
What is premium on common stock? Definition of Premium on Common Stock If a corporation’s common stock has a par value and the corporation receives more than the par value when issuing a new share of the stock, the...
Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...
What is the difference between par and no par value stock? Definition of Par Value Stock Some states’ laws require or may have required common stock issued by corporations residing in their states to have a par value....
Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...
Our Explanation of Bookkeeping provides you with a rich understanding of the recording of transactions. It then discusses the additional steps necessary for preparing accurate financial statements. This is great for...
See paid-in capital in excess of par value – common stock.
Is contributed capital a noncurrent asset or a current asset, and is it a debit or credit? Definition of Contributed Capital Contributed capital is one of the major components of a corporation’s stockholders’ equity....
What are the stockholders' equity accounts? The stockholders’ equity accounts are balance sheet accounts and a part of the accounting equation Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity. In this light you can view...
Stockholders' Equity For multiple-choice and true/false questions, simply press or click on what you think is the correct answer. For fill-in-the-blank questions, press or click on the blank space provided. If you have...
How do you record an owner's money that is used to start a company? Recording Money to Start a Sole Proprietorship If Amy Ott begins a sole proprietorship by putting money into her business, the sole proprietorship will...
Stockholders' Equity(Quick Test #1) Download PDF After you have answered all 40 questions, click "Grade This Quick Test" at the bottom of the page to view your grade and receive feedback on your answers. Note: Some of...
What is a capital account? Definition of Capital Account In accounting and bookkeeping, a capital account is a general ledger account that is part of the balance sheet classification: Owner’s equity (in a sole...
The stockholders’ equity account which reports the par value of the preferred shares of stock that have been issued. Amounts received that are greater than the par value are recorded in Paid-in Capital in Excess of...
A stated legal amount for each share of common stock. The par value for every share of common stock issued must be recorded in the separate stockholders’ equity account Common Stock.
The stockholders’ equity account that reports the par or stated value of the issued shares of common stock. If the common stock does not have a par or stated value, this account will report the amount received when...
What is par value? Definition of Par Value Par value is a per share amount that will appear on some stock certificates and in the corporation’s articles of incorporation. (Some states may require a corporation to have...
What is preferred stock? Definition of Preferred Stock Preferred stock is a type of capital stock issued by some corporations in addition to its common stock. Preferred stock is also known as preference stock. The word...
Stockholders' Equity(Quick Test #2 with Coaching) Download PDF This Quick Test with Coaching includes a “View Coaching” button to the right of each answer box. If you choose to click the button, an explanation for...
See paid-in capital in excess of par value – preferred stock.
The paid-in (or contributed) capital account that is credited $100 for each share of $100 par preferred stock that is issued. If the proceeds from the issuance or sale of one of the shares is greater than $100, the...
A stockholders’ equity account with a credit balance. The credit balance results when a corporation sells some of its treasury stock for an amount that exceeds the corporation’s cost of the treasury stock...
What is the cost of capital? Definition of Cost of Capital The cost of capital is the weighted-average, after-tax cost of a corporation’s long-term debt, preferred stock (if any), and the stockholders’ equity...
What is stockholders' equity? Definition of Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders’ equity (also known as shareholders’ equity) is reported on a corporation’s balance sheet and its amount is the difference between the...
Our Explanation of Accounting Basics uses a simple story to introduce important accounting concepts and terminology. It illustrates how transactions will be included in a company's financial statements.
What is common stock? Definition of Common Stock Common stock refers to the shares of ownership interest in a U.S. corporation. The owners of the common stock are referred to as common stockholders, common shareholders,...
Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...
Our Explanation of Stockholders' Equity covers the unique terminology for a corporation's paid-in capital, retained earnings, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive income. Included are cash dividends, stock...
What is capital stock? Definition of Capital Stock Capital stock refers to the shares of ownership that have been issued by a corporation. The amount received by the corporation when its shares of capital stock were...
What is a credit balance? Definition of Credit Balance In accounting and bookkeeping, a credit balance is the ending amount found on the right side of a general ledger account or subsidiary ledger account. Examples of...
A stated legal amount often appearing on preferred stock, bonds, and some common stock.
What are the journal entries for a stock split? Definition of a Stock Split A stock split usually increases the number of shares of a corporation’s common stock with the intention of reducing the market price of each...
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