Problem 18-3 (Algo) Reacquired sharescomparison of retired shares and treasury shares [LO18-5] National Supplys shareholders...

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Problem 18-3 (Algo) Reacquired sharescomparison of retired shares and treasury shares [LO18-5] National Supplys shareholders equity included the following accounts at December 31, 2020: Shareholders' Equity Common stock, 7 million shares at $1 par $ 7,000,000 Paid-in capitalexcess of par 49,000,000 Retained earnings 77,500,000 Required: 1. National Supply reacquired shares of its common stock in two separate transactions and later sold shares. Prepare the entries for each of the transactions under each of two separate assumptions: the shares are (a) retired and (b) accounted for as treasury stock. February 15, 2021 Reacquired 200,000 shares at $10 per share. February 17, 2022 Reacquired 200,000 shares at $7.50 per share. November 9, 2023 Sold 125,000 shares at $9 per share (assume FIFO cost). 2. Prepare the shareholders equity section of National Supplys balance sheet at December 31, 2023, assuming the shares are (a) retired and (b) accounted for as treasury stock. Net income was $15 million in 2021, $16 million in 2022, and $17 million in 2023. No dividends were paid during the three-year period.

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