par value of common stock definition
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.
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.
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