Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

How to Record ATM Equity Program Issuance

Recording the sale of common shares through an At-The-Market equity offering program, net of commissions.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cash and Cash EquivalentsAsset980,000.00-
Common Stock at ParEquity-10,000.00
Additional Paid-In CapitalEquity-970,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Net proceeds from ATM share sales are recorded by increasing cash, common stock at par, and crediting the remainder to APIC.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Record equity issuances through the treasury module, ensuring net proceeds match the settlement statement from the placement agent.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Variations in the weighted average shares outstanding compared to SEC Form 4 filings.

📄 Required Documentation

Broker-dealer settlement statement and board authorization for the ATM program.

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