Alt Corp. issues 5,000 shares of $10 par value common stock at $14 per share. When the transaction is recorded, increases are made to:

a. Common Stock $50,000 and Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value $20,000.
b. Common Stock $70,000.
c. Common Stock $50,000 and Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value $20,000.
d. Common Stock $50,000 and Retained Earnings $20,000.

c. Common Stock $50,000 and Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value $20,000.

Explanation:

The journal entry for issuance of the common stock for cash is shown below:

Cash A/c Dr $70,000

        To Common stock $50,000 (5,000 shares × $10)

        To Additional paid in capital A/c - Common stock A/c $20,000

(Being the common stock is issued for cash)

While recording this entry it increased the assets so the cash account is debited while at the same time it also increased the common stock for $50,000 and the additional paid in capital in excess of par value i.e $20,000 so both these account are credited

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.