Matthew Martin, the sole stockholder of Innovation Consulting, started the business by investing $40,000 cash in exchange for common stock. Identify the general journal entry below that Innovation Consulting will make to record the transaction.

a. Cash 40,000
Common Stock 40,000

b. Common Stock 40,000
Cash 40,000

c. Accounts Receivable 40,000
Cash 40,000

d. Investments 40,000
Common Stock 40,000

e. Cash 40,000
Note Payable 40,000

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.