JAIIB · AFM

COMPANY ACCOUNTS I AND II

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What is the meaning of 'authorized share capital' in a company?

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Authorized share capital is the maximum amount of share capital that a company is legally permitted to issue to shareholders, as stated in its Memorandum of Association.

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What is the face value (nominal value) of a share in company accounts?

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The original value printed on the share certificate.

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What is 'paid-up capital' of a company?

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Paid-up capital is the portion of called-up capital that has actually been received from shareholders; it equals issued capital minus calls in arrears.

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What is 'subscribed share capital' in a company?

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Portion of issued capital actually taken up by shareholders.

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What does 'calls in arrears' represent in company accounts?

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Calls in arrears is the amount due from shareholders on allotment or calls that has not yet been received by the company by the balance sheet date.

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What is 'issued capital' in the context of company accounts?

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Part of authorized capital offered to the public for subscription.

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How is a share premium account treated in the balance sheet?

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Share premium (Securities Premium Reserve) is shown under 'Reserves and Surplus' on the equity and liabilities side of the balance sheet and cannot be used for dividend distribution.

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What are cumulative preference shares?

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Shares where unpaid dividends accumulate and are paid later.

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