As you saw in the video, stock can be issued for cash or for other assets. Common stock should be recognized on its settlement date (i.e., the date the proceeds are received and the shares are issued). Issuing stock boosts a company's cash but requires precise accounting for the shares. A journal entry must be recorded when a corporation issues stock. Additional paid-in capital (APIC) is the plug. 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. Investors use accounting data to decide whether to invest in a security such as a stock, mutual fund or ETF. Basic Accounting. 27.