In this article we will discuss about the accounting treatment for the issue of shares at par, explained with the help of suitable illustrations. When a shareholder is required to pay an amount equal to the face value or nominal value of shares, then such issue of shares is at par. To have a complete accounting records for the sums [...]
Here is a compilation of top six accounting problems on issue of shares with its relevant solutions. Problem 1 (Issue of Shares at Par—Journal, Cash Book and Balance Sheet): A Limited Company issued 25,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs. 25 each payable Rs. 5 on application, Rs. 10 on allotment and Rs. 5 each on subsequent calls, 20,000 shares were fully- [...]
The following points highlight the five main steps for the issue of shares by a company. The steps are: 1. Issue of Prospectus 2. Use of Application Moneys 3. Pro Rata Allotment 4. Calls in Advance 5. Calls in Arrear 6. Balance Sheet. Step # 1. Issue of Prospectus: To collect capital from the public, a public company issues a [...]