In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Special Issues of Shares 2. Underwriting Commission or Brokerage on Issue of Shares 3. Forfeiture. Special Issues of Shares: (a) Redeemable preference shares: Ordinarily shares of a company, once issued, cannot be repaid or redeemed except in the event of liquidation. Sec. 80(5A) of the Companies Act prohibits a company from issuing [...]
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 entries for call-in-arrears and calls-in-advance, explained with the help of an illustration. Calls-In-Arrears: If any amount, called in respect of a share, is not paid before or on the date fixed for payment thereof, such amount which is not paid, is called "CALLS-IN-ARREARS". Amount may be called up by the Company [...]