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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Redemption of Preference Shares in a Joint Stock Company. Section 80 of the Companies Act allows a company, if authorised by its Articles of Association, to issue preference shares which can be redeemed by the company according to the terms of the issue; but the following legal restrictions apply to such redemption: [...]