Problem
On January 14, Peerless Rocks Inc., a marble contractor, issued for cash 55,000 shares of $12 par common stock at $41, and on March 17, it issued for cash 120,000 shares of $8 par preferred stock at $11.
a. Journalize the entries for January 14 and March 17. For a compound transaction, If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
b. What is the total amount invested (total paid-in capital) by all stockholders as of March 17?