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What Share premium?
the amount payable for a share above its nominal value. Most shares are issued at a premium to their nominal value. Share premiums are credited to the company's share premium account.
What is the accounting entry for booking pledged shares of a company in exchange for a loan?
The bookkeeping entry is just a loan entry: Debit Cash and Credit Loan Payable. The shares are simply used as collateral or security on the loan. This pledge would be disclosed in a footnote to the financial statement.
How do you calculate redeemable preference share capital?
Redeemable preference share capital is calculated by determining the total value of preference shares that a company has issued, which are scheduled to be redeemed at a future date. This amount typically includes the nominal or par value of the shares multiplied by the number of redeemable preference shares issued. Additionally, any premiums or additional amounts payable upon redemption should also be included in the total calculation. This value reflects the company's obligation to repay the capital to the shareholders when the shares are redeemed.
What is security premium account?
(1) Where a company issues shares at a premium, whether for cash or otherwise, a sum equal to the aggregate amount or value of the premiums on those shares shall be transferred to an account, to be called "the1[securities] premium account"; and the provisions of this Act relating to the reduction of the 1[securities] capital of a company shall, except as provided in this section apply as if the 1[securities] premium account were paid-up 1[securities] capital of the company.(2) The 1[securities] premium account may, notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1), be applied by the company-(a) in paying up unissued shares of the company to be issued to members of the company as fully paid bonus shares;(b) in writing off the preliminary expenses of the company;(c) in writing off the expenses of, or the commission paid or discount allowed on, any issue of shares or debentures of the company; or(d) in providing for the premium payable on the redemption of any redeemable preference shares or of any debentures of the company.(3) Where a company has, before the commencement of this Act, issued any shares at a premium, this section shall apply as if the shares had been issued after the commencement of this Act:Provided that any part of the premiums which has been so applied that it does not at the commencement of this Act form an identifiable part of the company's reserves within the meaning of Schedule VI shall be disregarded in determining the sum to be included in the 1[securities] premium account.
What is difference between shareholders and investors?
Shareholders are investors that hold shares in the company. Investors are the investing public of which some own shares in the company.
What is an example of a separate legal entity?
lee was the controlling shareholder having 2999 shares out of 3000 shares of company and was director of a company formed by him. he was also employed by the company. he was killed in the accidents and his wife claimed compensation from the company. but her claim was successful. it was held that lee and the company had separate legal personalities and compensation was payable to lee as an employee.
What Share premium?
the amount payable for a share above its nominal value. Most shares are issued at a premium to their nominal value. Share premiums are credited to the company's share premium account.
Difference between preference share and equity share?
1)Preference Shares have 2 preferences first payment of dividend in every year in which dividend is proposed & first share capital of preference shares will be payab;e @ winding up or liquidation of the company,where as equity share holders dividend after preference share holders & even share capital capital is also paid after paying to preference share holders. 2)preference share holders are not owners of the company and do not enjoy any voting right. Where as Equity Shares has voting right & they are the real owners of company. 3)Preference Shares have a finite tenure and carry a fixed rate of dividend where as dividend to equity shares is payable rest of the dividend payable after preference share holders.
What is the accounting entry for booking pledged shares of a company in exchange for a loan?
The bookkeeping entry is just a loan entry: Debit Cash and Credit Loan Payable. The shares are simply used as collateral or security on the loan. This pledge would be disclosed in a footnote to the financial statement.
Do market shares burden the company?
Market Shares depend upon the company prices. If market down then company shares will be down. Then its true that market shares is always burden for the company.
What is the stamp duty on scripless shares in Singapore?
No Singapore stamp duty is payable on scripless shares in Singapore companies as Singapore stamp duty (as far as share transfers are concerned) is a tax payable on the instrument of transfer. Where there is no such instrument, stamp duty does not arise. Shari
What is partly paid shares?
Partly paid shares are shares issued by a company for which the shareholder has only paid a portion of the total share price. The remaining amount, known as the "call," is payable at a future date as determined by the company. This arrangement allows companies to raise capital while providing flexibility to shareholders, who can pay the balance when required. However, shareholders may face a risk of losing their investment if they do not fulfill the payment obligation.
What is the position of an applicant for shares bofore allotment and after allotment of shares?
Before allotment of shares position is Applicant. He doesnt owner of the company. He do not have any rights on company profits and he is not liable for company liabilities. After allotment of shares he become Share Holder. He has right to get company profits. He is the owner of company. He is liable of company liabilites to the extent of his shares.
Can you explain how shares work in a private company?
In a private company, shares represent ownership in the company. When you own shares in a private company, you have a stake in the business and may receive dividends or have voting rights. The number of shares you own determines your ownership percentage in the company.
How many shares of stock does a company have?
A company does not have a definite number of shares of stock. The company can choose to split the number of shares into any ratio with prior announcement.
How do you calculate shares outstanding for a company?
To calculate shares outstanding for a company, you add up the total number of common shares issued by the company and subtract any treasury shares that the company has bought back. This gives you the total number of shares that are currently held by investors and the public.
What is a person who owns shares in a company called?
A person owning shares in a company is a shareholder.
