Issuing Par Value Common Stock for Cash
(assume par value is $1) dr. Cash $1.00
cr. Common Stock $1.00
to record issuance of 1 share of $1 par common stock if sold for more than par value (Assuming $5) dr. Cash $5
cr. Common Stock $1
Paid-in Capital in excess of par $4
to record issuance of 1 share of common stock in excess of par.