Garber Corporation had 40,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding on January 1, Year 1. On June 1, Year 1 Garber purchased 5,000 shares of its own stock on the open market for $22 per share and held it as treasury stock. On October 1, Year 1 Garber declared and issued a 10% stock dividend. The market value of Garber's stock was $24 per share on October 1. Garber's board of directors declared and paid a cash dividend of $57,750 on December 15, Year 1.
Required:Show how the purchase of the treasury stock affects the financial statements.

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The Answer of Garber Corporation had 40,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding on January 1, Year 1. On June 1, Year 1 Garber purchased 5,000 shares of its own stock on the open market for $22 per share and held it as treasury stock. On October 1, Year 1 Garber declared and issued a 10% stock dividend. The market value of Garber's stock was $24 per share on October 1. Garber's board of directors declared and paid a cash dividend of $57,750 on December 15, Year 1.
Required:Show how the purchase of the treasury stock affects the financial statements.

Garber Corporation Had 40,000 Shares of $10 Par Common Stock