Answer:
Treasury Stock Common is debited for $480,000
Explanation:
40,000 shares x $12 per share = $480,000
The purchase of stock will be recorded at cost:
treasury stock 480,000 debit
cash 480,000 credit
The common stock and additional paid-in capital are not modified.
If the company sales his Treasury Stock it will recognize the difference against paid-in capital
If the company retires this shares, it will adjust agains common stock and additional paid-in