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By issuing shares you have sold a piece of the company to investors. Some of the disadvantages include: you will be answerable to the investors and you will have to disclose company information to them that you would have preferred your competitors didn't know.

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What is the meaning of forfeiture of shares how are shares forfeited can forfeited share be reissued at discount?

When a share is forfeited, then the shareholder no longer owes any remaining balance, he/she surrenders any potential capital gain on the shares and shares become the property of the issuing company.


What is one major expense associated with issuing new shares of common stock?

Underpricing is one major expense associated with issuing new shares of common stock.


What do you mean by forfeiture of shares?

A share in a company that the owner loses (forfeits) by failing to meet the purchase requirements. Requirements may include paying any allotment or call money owed, or avoiding selling or transferring shares during a restricted period. When a share is forfeited, the shareholder no longer owes any remaining balance, surrenders any potential capital gain on the shares and the shares become the property of the issuing company. The issuing company can re-issue forfeited shares at par, a premium or a discount as determined by the board of directors.


What are the 2 ways in which a public limited company may finance its activities?

# By Issuing Equity Shares or # By Issuing Corporate Bonds


Issuing shares of stock in exchange for cash is an example of?

financing activity


How does a company increase its number of outstanding shares through the process of issuing more shares?

A company can increase its number of outstanding shares by issuing more shares through a process called a stock offering. This involves selling new shares to investors, which can help raise capital for the company. By increasing the number of outstanding shares, the company dilutes the ownership of existing shareholders, but it can also potentially increase the company's market value and liquidity.


Why are shares issued at a premium?

Well the company wants to profit. And issuing shares at premium provides capital to the company without changing its equity capital.


What are the journal entries for issuing 45000 shares of common stock in exchange for land and building?

debit land and building 45000credit shares in share capital 45000


Can a company create more shares to increase its capital?

Yes, a company can create more shares to increase its capital by issuing new shares to investors. This process is known as a stock issuance or a secondary offering.


Transaction for issuing shares in exchange for assets?

[Debit] Assets account [Credit] Share capital account


What are the laws involved with the issuing of shares at a discount?

It would depend on your locality. Such laws are tremendously variable depending on the local legislation.