In this article we will discuss about the accounting entries for the issue of shares at premium, explained with the help of an illustration. A company likely to be very successful and enjoying a good reputation, asks intending shareholders to pay, on each share, a sum higher than the face value. In other words, when shares are issued at a [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the accounting entries for issue of debentures. (A) Issue of Debenture for Cash: The issue procedure with regard to debentures is the same as that of shares. The amount due on debentures may be paid in installments, such as, Application, Allotment and Calls. When debentures are issued at premium, the amount of premium [...]