In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Redemption of Preference Shares 2. Companies (Amendment) Act 1988 and 1996 3. Sources 4. Proceeds of Fresh Issue. Introduction to Redemption of Preference Shares: A company cannot return its share capital to its shareholders during its life time without the permission of the Court (Sec. 100). However, a Company limited [...]
Here is a compilation of top four accounting problems on redemption of preference shares with its relevant solutions. Problem 1 (Redemption out of profit at premium): The following are the balance appearing in the books of Puri Cycles Ltd. as on 31st Dec. Share Capital Equity share capital 18, 00,000 Preference shares (fully paid) 9, 00,000 Security premium 1, 00,000 [...]
The following points highlight the top eight problems on redemption on preference shares with their relevant solutions. Illustration 1: On 31st March, 2012 the balance sheet of Utopia Limited stood as follows: Illustration 2: Following is the Balance Sheet of R. Ltd. as on March 31, 2012: Illustration 3: On 1st April, 2012 the following balances were extracted from the [...]