Practice Meaning (2.4.1) - Joint Stock Company Accounts

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Question 1.
What type of company has limited liability?
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Think about companies that have a separate legal identity.
Question 2.
Define equity shares.
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Remember they vary with company performance.
3Question 3.
What type of shares provides fixed dividends?
- Equity Shares
- Preference Shares
- Debentures
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Remember which types of shares prioritize dividend payments.
4Question 4.
True or False: A debenture is a share in the company.
- True
- False
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Think about whether it represents ownership or a loan.
Question 5.
A Joint Stock Company issued 1,000 shares at a face value of ₹100 at a premium of ₹20. Calculate the total amount received and show the journal entries.
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Remember to calculate both shares and premium components.
Question 6.
A company had 200 preference shares forfeited due to non-payment of calls. Explain how these shares might be reissued.
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Consider how the discount impacts the recorded value.

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