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Financial Statements of Companies

Quick questions on Shares and debentures explained: H2 Principles of Accounting

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What is accounting for an issue?
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When shares are issued at a premium (above nominal value), the proceeds are split:
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State where (a) an ordinary dividend and (b) debenture interest appear in the financial statements. [2 marks]
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A company issues 8000080\,000 \1sharesat shares at \1.751.75. Split the proceeds. [3 marks]
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Explain why debenture holders rank ahead of ordinary shareholders if a company is wound up. [2 marks]

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