Answer:
Explanation:
The journal entry to record the issuance of common stock is shown below:
Cash A/c Dr $30,000 (2,500 shares × $12)
To Common Stock $12,500 (2,500 shares × $5)
To Additional Paid-in Capital in excess of par - Common Stock $17,500
(Being the issuance of stock is recorded and the remaining balance is credited to the additional paid-in capital account)
While issuing the stock, we debited the cash account and credited the common stock and additional paid-in capital account