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stock transaction: Original post by Kathy Adams McIntosh of Demand Media Some corporations issue shares of stock to investors in exchange for cash. Others issue shares of stock for other assets. Non-cash assets help the business reach its operational goals. The company can sell the asset to raise funds or use it directly in the business operation. The company needs to record the stock issuance in the financial…

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