When applications received
Debit Cash account
Credit Share applicant account
[debit] Share applicant account
[Credit] Share application account
When share allocated
[Debit] Share application account
[Credit] share capital account
You would make the journal entry the same way you would make it if they were not free shares. You would use the estimated or known value of the free shares to make the entry.
Debit the liability (debt) account and credit Common Stock (for the par value of the shares) and Additional Paid in Capital (for the balance).
debit land and building 45000credit shares in share capital 45000
The journal entry method records transactions directly in the accounting books using standard debit and credit entries, reflecting the immediate impact on the financial statements. In contrast, the memorandum method involves maintaining a separate record or memorandum for share capital transactions, which may not be immediately recorded in the main accounting system. The memorandum method is often used for informational purposes or for tracking unissued shares, while the journal entry method provides a more formal and immediate accounting treatment. Ultimately, the choice between the two methods depends on the company's accounting policies and the level of detail required.
Debit cash / bank 9800debit discount allowed 200Credit share capital 10000
[Debit] Cash / bank 2500000 Credit Share capital 500000 Credit Share premium 2000000
Debit shares in companyCredit cash /bank
Buying shares is becoming part ownership of the company . To understand the financial performance of company one needs to know Accounting.
Debit Cash / bankCredit Shares in share capital of business
Debit treasury stockCredit cash / bank
Weighted average number of shares = shares outstanding at start of year + shares at end of year / 2
The bookkeeping entry is just a loan entry: Debit Cash and Credit Loan Payable. The shares are simply used as collateral or security on the loan. This pledge would be disclosed in a footnote to the financial statement.