Biscayne Bay Water Inc. bottles and distributes spring water. On May 14 of the current...

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Biscayne Bay Water Inc. bottles and distributes spring water. On May 14 of the current year, Biscayne Bay Water Inc. reacquired 26,550 shares of its common stock at $67 per share. On September 6, Biscayne Bay Water Inc. sold 12,750 of the reacquired shares at $73 per share. The remaining 13,800 shares were sold at $64 per share on November 30.

Required:

A. Journalize the transactions of May 14, September 6, and November 30. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
B. What is the balance in Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock on December 31 of the current year?
C. Where will the balance in Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock be reported on the balance sheet?
D. For what reasons might Biscayne Bay Water Inc. have purchased the treasury stock?

Chart of Accounts

CHART OF ACCOUNTS
Biscayne Bay Water Inc.
General Ledger
ASSETS
110 Cash
120 Accounts Receivable
131 Notes Receivable
132 Interest Receivable
141 Merchandise Inventory
145 Office Supplies
151 Prepaid Insurance
181 Land
193 Equipment
194 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment
LIABILITIES
210 Accounts Payable
221 Notes Payable
226 Interest Payable
231 Cash Dividends Payable
241 Salaries Payable
261 Mortgage Note Payable
EQUITY
311 Common Stock
312 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock
315 Treasury Stock
321 Preferred Stock
322 Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock
331 Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock
340 Retained Earnings
350 Stock Dividends Distributable
351 Cash Dividends
352 Stock Dividends
390 Income Summary
REVENUE
410 Sales
610 Interest Revenue
EXPENSES
510 Cost of Merchandise Sold
515 Credit Card Expense
520 Salaries Expense
531 Advertising Expense
532 Delivery Expense
533 Selling Expenses
534 Rent Expense
535 Insurance Expense
536 Office Supplies Expense
537 Organizational Expenses
562 Depreciation Expense-Equipment
590 Miscellaneous Expense
710 Interest Expense

Journal

A. Journalize the transactions of May 14, September 6, and November 30. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

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JOURNAL

DATE DESCRIPTION POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT

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Final Questions

B. What is the balance in Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock on December 31 of the current year?

C. Where will the balance in Paid-In Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock be reported on the balance sheet?

D. For what reasons might Biscayne Bay Water Inc. have purchased the treasury stock? Check all that apply.

For reissuance to employees as a bonus according to stock purchase agreements.

To provide shares for resale to employees.

The company wishes to receive more of its own dividends.

To support the market price of the stock.

The company wishes to increase the par value of its stock.

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