Lionworks, Inc. issues 5,000 shares of $40 par common stock for $43 per share. The amount credited to paid-in capital in excess of par is:

Name: Lionworks, Inc. issues 5,000 shares of $40 par common stock for $43 per share. The amount credited to paid-in capital in excess of par is:
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The amount credited to paid-in capital in excess of par is calculated by subtracting the par value from the issue price and then multiplying by the number of shares issued. Here, ($43 - $40) * 5,000 = $15,000.