P14-6.
- Treasury Stock—Cost Method—Equity Section Preparation
Washington Company has the following stockholders' equity accounts at
December 31, 2025.
Common Stock ($100 par value, authorized 8,000 shares) $480,000
Retained Earnings 294,000
Instructions
(a) Prepare entries in journal form to record the following transactions,
which took place during 2021.
1. 280 shares of outstanding stock were purchased at $97 per share.
(These are to be accounted for using the cost method.)
2. A $20 per share cash dividend was declared.
3. The dividend declared in (2) above was paid.
4. The treasury shares purchased in (1) above were resold at $102
per share.
5. 500 shares of outstanding stock were purchased at $105 per share
6. 350 of the shares purchased in (5) above were resold at $96 per
share.
(b) Prepare the stockholders' equity section of Washington Company's
balance sheet after giving effect to these transactions, assuming that the
net income for 2026 was $94,000. State law requires restriction of
retained earnings for the amount of treasury stock.
PROBLEM 14-6
(a) -1-
Treasury Stock (280 X $97) ........................................ 27,160
Cash ...................................................................... 27,160
Treasury Stock (Cost method)
Beg. Bal. 0
280 x $97
$27,160
PROBLEM 14-6
(a) -1-
Treasury Stock (280 X $97) ........................................ 27,160
Cash ...................................................................... 27,160
-2-
Retained Earnings ...................................................... 90,400
Dividends Payable [(4,800 – 280) X $20] ............. 90,400
-3-
PROBLEM 14-6
(a) -1-
Treasury Stock (280 X $97) ........................................ 27,160
Cash ...................................................................... 27,160
-2-
Retained Earnings ...................................................... 90,400
Dividends Payable [4,800 shares – 280) X $20].. 90,400
($480,000 /$100 par value – 280 treasury shares)
-3-
Dividends Payable ...................................................... 90,400
Cash...................................................................... 90,400
PROBLEM 14-6
(a) -1-
Treasury Stock (280 X $97) ........................................ 27,160
Cash ...................................................................... 27,160
-2-
Retained Earnings ...................................................... 90,400
Dividends Payable [(4,800 issued – 280) X $20]. 90,400
-3-
Dividends Payable ...................................................... 90,400
Cash...................................................................... 90,400
-4-
Cash (280 X $102) ........................................................ 28,560
Treasury Stock ..................................................... 27,160
Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock (280 X $5*) .. 1,400
*$102 - $97 = $5
Treasury Stock (Cost)
Beg. Bal. 0
280 x $97
$27,160
280 x $97
$27, 160
PROBLEM 14-6
(a) -1-
Treasury Stock (280 X $97) ........................................ 27,160
Cash ...................................................................... 27,160
-2-
Retained Earnings ...................................................... 90,400
Dividends Payable [($4,800 – $280) X $20] ......... 90,400
-3-
Dividends Payable ...................................................... 90,400
Cash...................................................................... 90,400
-4-
Cash (280 X $102) ........................................................ 28,560
Treasury Stock (cost) .......................................... 27,160
Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock (280 X $5*) .. 1,400
-5-
Treasury Stock (500 X $105) ....................................... 52,500
Cash...................................................................... 52,500
Treasury Stock (Cost)
Beg. Bal. 0
280 x $97
$27,160
280 x $97
$27, 160
500 x 105
$52,500
PROBLEM 14-6
-5-
Treasury Stock (500 X $105) ....................................... 52,500
Cash...................................................................... 52,500
Treasury Stock (Cost)
Beg. Bal. 0
280 x $97 = $27,160
280 x $97 =$27, 160
(5) 500 x 105
$52,500
350 x 105 (6)
$36, 750
End. Bal.
$15,750
Paid-in capital from Treasury Stock & Retained Earnings:
Deduction for difference in cost of treasury stock ($105) and sales price ($96) = $9 per
share , 350 shares issued x $9 = $3,150
Now, deduct $3,150 from Paid-in capital from Treasury Stock followed by Retained
Earnings if the Paid in capital from Treasury Stock insufficient.
Paid-capital from Treasury Stock Retained Earnings
280 x $5
$1,400 (4)
(6) $1,400 (6) 1,750*
* $3,150 – $1,400 = $1,750
PROBLEM 14-6 (Continued)
-5-
Treasury Stock (500 X $105) ....................................... 52,500
Cash...................................................................... 52,500
-6-
Cash (350 X $96) .......................................................... 33,600
Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock .......................... 1,400
Retained Earnings ....................................................... 1,750
Treasury Stock (350 X $105) ............................... 36,750
PROBLEM 14-6 (Continued)
(b) WASHINGTON COMPANY
Stockholders’ Equity
December 31, 2026
Common stock, $100 par value, authorized
8,000 shares; issued 4,800 shares,
4,650 shares outstanding ................................ $480,000
PROBLEM 14-6 (Continued)
(b) WASHINGTON COMPANY
Stockholders’ Equity
December 31, 2026
Common stock, $100 par value, authorized
8,000 shares; issued 4,800 shares,
4,650 shares outstanding ................................ $480,000
Retained earnings (restricted in the
amount of $15,750* by the acquisition of
treasury stock) ................................................. 295,850**
Total paid-in capital and
retained earnings ..................................... 775,850
*($52,500 – $36,750)
Treasury Stock (Cost)
Beg. Bal. 0
280 x $97 = $27,160
280 x $97 =$27, 160
(5) 500 x 105
$52,500
350 x 105 (6)
$36, 750
End. Bal.
$15,750
PROBLEM 14-6 (Continued)
(b) WASHINGTON COMPANY
Stockholders’ Equity
December 31, 2026
Common stock, $100 par value, authorized
8,000 shares; issued 4,800 shares,
4,650 shares outstanding ................................ $480,000
Retained earnings (restricted in the
amount of $15,750* by the acquisition of
treasury stock) ................................................. 295,850**
Total paid-in capital and
retained earnings ..................................... 775,850
*($52,500 – $36,750)
Retained Earnings:
Bal. 12/31/2025 $294,000
Net Income (2026) 94,000
Reissue Treasury Stock below cost (1,750)
Dividends (2026) (90,400)
Bal. 12/31/2026 $295,850
PROBLEM 14-6 (Continued)
(b) WASHINGTON COMPANY
Stockholders’ Equity
December 31, 2026
Common stock, $100 par value, authorized
8,000 shares; issued 4,800 shares,
4,650 shares outstanding ................................ $480,000
Retained earnings (restricted in the
amount of $15,750* by the acquisition of
treasury stock) ................................................. 295,850**
Total paid-in capital and
retained earnings ..................................... 775,850
Less: Treasury stock (150 shares) .................... 15,750
Total stockholders’ equity ........................... $760,100
*($52,500 – $36,750)
**($294,000 – $90,400 – $1,750 + $94,000)