As you saw in the video, stock can be issued for cash or for other assets. Prepare journal entries to record each of the following independent stock issue transactions.Common stock should be recognized on its settlement date (i.e. , the date the proceeds are received and the shares are issued). The journal entry for issuing preferred stock is very similar to the one for common stock. A reporting entity should recognize treasury stock based on the amount paid to repurchase its shares. This video shows how to record a journal entry for a stock issuance.