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Common stocks are the normal shares that are sold to investors giving them voting rights. Preferred stock is another kind of shares that usually guarantee a certain dividend, while the common shareholders only get as much of a dividend as the profits of the corporation make possible.
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How does preferred stock differ from common stock?
pay dividend before common stock
Can common stocks become preferred stocks?
Yes if there is a clause while issuing common stock that stock holder can convert the common stock to preffered stock.
What are the journal entries to record the exchange of common stock?
debit common stock of one typecredit common stock of other type
Is common stock a debit or a credit?
Common Stock is a Credit. Closing Stock is a Debit.
Is a common stock account increased by credit?
Yes, credits increases the common stock because common stock has credit as a normal balance of account.
What would cause common stock shares issued to exceed common stock shares outstanding?
declaration of a stock dividend
Do Common stock has a normal credit balance?
Common Stock normally has a Credit Balance.
What are the accounting journal entries for the redemption of common stock?
Debit common stockCredit redemption of common stock account
What would be the entry on subscribed capital stock?
Generally in the format of: Cash (cash paid up front) Common Stock Subscribed Receivable (remaining amount due) Common Stock Subscribed (Temporary 'Legal Capital' Account) Additional Paid In Capital - Common When fully paid, post: Cash (cash paid) Common Stock Subscribed Receivable Common Stock Subscribed Common Stock
How do you solve for common stock outstanding?
Disclose the stock.
Is capital stock the same as common stock?
Yes
What are the three main stock exchanges today?
common stock, preferred stock, stock split
