A corporation is a separate legal entity that can have from one to many owners. It has many characteristics, including no personal liability to the shareholders, and it can raise money by issuing stock. Stockholders also have rights such as voting and the receipt of dividends.

When issuing stock, the journal entries can be different if the stock is issued at a premium, a discount, or at par. Common stock generally has a par value or a stated value, but may not have either. Common stock can also be traded for other assets, such as land. The company has the right to purchase its own stock in the open market.

Discuss the following in your post:

What is treasury stock and what is the journal when purchased?
What are the journal entries when the treasury stock is sold?
What are the three dates and the journal entries for recording cash dividends?
Explain the two methods and journal entries for recording stock dividends and the journal entries required for a stock split.