Issuing No Par Value Stock definitions Flashcards
Issuing No Par Value Stock definitions
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Common StockEquity account representing ownership shares issued by a corporation, credited with all proceeds when no par value is assigned.No Par ValueCharacteristic of stock issued without a nominal or face value, simplifying accounting entries by eliminating par-related calculations.Journal EntryFormal accounting record documenting the transaction of issuing shares, showing debits and credits for cash and equity accounts.Additional Paid-In CapitalEquity account used for amounts received above par value; not used when stock has no par value.ProceedsTotal cash received from the sale of shares, fully credited to the common stock account when no par value exists.Selling PriceAmount per share or total amount received from investors for issued stock, used to calculate total proceeds.SharesUnits of ownership in a corporation, representing a claim on part of the company’s assets and earnings.EquityOwnership interest in a corporation, increased by proceeds from issuing common stock.CashAsset account increased by the amount received from issuing shares, representing funds raised from investors.Stockholders’ EquitySection of the balance sheet reflecting owners’ claims, increased by issuing common stock.DebitAccounting entry that increases assets such as cash when shares are issued.CreditAccounting entry that increases equity accounts, such as common stock, when shares are issued.Per Share AmountPrice assigned to each share in a stock issuance, used to determine total cash received.Balance SheetFinancial statement where stockholders’ equity and common stock accounts are reported after stock issuance.AssetResource owned by a company, such as cash, increased by proceeds from issuing stock.