Explain the differences in recording the initial issue of stock for (a) par-value, (b) stated- value, and (c) no-par stock.

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a. With par value stock, the par value is recorded as well as the difference between issue price and par. This difference between the par value and the issue price is recorded in a paid-in excess of par value account. The total issue price is recorded as an increase to cash.
b. Stated value stock is handled essentially the same way as par value stock.
c. With no-par stock, the entire amount of the proceeds from the stock issue is recorded into the stock account with no paid-in excess of par value account required.

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