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Equity Shares and Capital
505 Questions
Equity shares and capital topics deal with corporate share issuance, forfeiture rules, dividend distributions, and yield calculations. Questions require an understanding of financial instruments like preference shares and call options. These concepts are essential for accountancy and commerce examinations.
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Equity Shares and Capital Questions
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credit balance in the share allotment account
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debited balance in the share forfeiture account
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credit balance in the share forfeiture account
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debit balance in the share allotment account
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Share allotment A/c Dr (Amount due)
To share Capital Cash Dr (Amount Received)
Call in Arrears Dr (Amount due)
To share allotment
Thus, there will be debit balance in share allotment account.
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Nominal capital is the maximum amount that a company is authorized to issue to the public without alternating the memorandum of a association.
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Subscribed capital is that part of nominal capital that is offered to the public for subscription
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Subscribed capital will be equal to the issued capital, when all the shares offered to the public are taken up by the public
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Called up capital is that part of the subscribed capital that has been called up.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Issued Capital is that part of nominal capital that is offered to the public for subscriptionSubscribed Capital is that part of the issued share capital, which is subscribed by the public i.e., applied by the public and allotted by the company. It also includes the face value of shares issued by the company for consideration other than cash.
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Rs. 1, 500
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Rs. 600
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Rs. 900
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Rs. 400
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Balance in Share forefeiture for 50 shares =Rs 1500 (50*30)
Balance in Share forefeiture for 20 shares =Rs 600 [(20/50)*1500]Adjusted towards share capital =Rs 200(20*10)
Profit on re-issue w.r.t 20 shares =Rs 400 (600-200)
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Rs. 8, 000
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Rs. 6, 000
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Rs. 4, 000
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none of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Balance in Call Arrears A/c = rs 2000
Amount received on re-issue = Rs 8000 (8*1000)
Amount of Profit on re-Issue = 8000-2000 = Rs 6000
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by converting them into new preference shares
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by converting them into new equity shares
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out of divisible profits
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out of fresh issue of shares
C
Correct answer
Explanation
As per Section 55 of Companies Act.2013,where preference shares are redeemed, otherwise than out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares (either equity or prefernce), there shall, out of profits which would otherwise have been available for dividends, be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve Account, a sum
equal to the nominal amount of the shares redeemed.
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Rs. 5, 000
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Rs. 4, 000
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Rs. 2, 000
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none of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Balance in Share Forefeture account =Rs5000 (already received)
Amount adjusted towards share capital
since shares are issued at Rs 70, Rs 80 paid up =Rs 1000
Amount of profit = rs (5000-1000)
=Rs 4000
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is payable only is case of profit
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accumulates in case of loss or inadequate profit
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is payable after the payment of preference dividend but before the payment of equity dividend
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is payable before the payment of any dividend on shares
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Debenture Interest is payable irrespective of the fact that the company makes profit or loss. It is like any other expense of the company which is to be paid before payment of preference as well as equity dividend.
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The proceeds of fresh issue of equity shares
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The proceeds of issue of debentures
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The proceeds of issue of fixed deposit
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The sale proceeds of investments
A
Correct answer
Explanation
As per Section 55 of the Companies Act, 2013 Preference Shares can be redeemed out of fresh issue of equity shares or out of profits. However, where any such shares are redeemed, otherwise than out of the proceeds of a fresh issue, there shall, out of profits which would otherwise have been available for dividends, be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve Account, a sum equal to the nominal amount of the shares redeemed.
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constitutes reduction of authorised share capital
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constitutes reduction of Issued share capital
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constitutes reduction of subscribed share capital
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does not constitute reduction of authorised share capital
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Authorized Share Capital is the maximum amount of Share capital that a company can issue during its lifetime. Redemption of prefernce share doesnot cause any reduction in this maximum limit, i.e. Authorised Share Capital. Redemption of preference shares causes causes a redution in Subscribed and Issued Share Capital of a company.
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nil
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Rs. 90, 000
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Rs. 91, 000
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Rs. 1, 00, 000
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The proceeds of fresh issue of debentures is not to be utilised for redemption of preference shares. An amount equal to face value of preference shares is to be transferred to the Capital Redemption Reserves if shares are redeemed out of divisible profits.Thus, in the given case, amount to be transferred to CRR would be Rs 1,00,000 since the proceeds of debentures cannot be utilised for the redemption of preference shares.
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the average price of the share in NSE
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the lowest price of the day in BSE
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cost price or current market price whichever is lower
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the last traded price in the stock exchange where the security is principally traded
D
Correct answer
Explanation
As per SEBI regulations, listed equity shares must be valued at the last traded price on the stock exchange where the security is principally traded. This ensures fair and current market valuation. Average price (NSE) or lowest price (BSE) are not the prescribed methods. Cost price is irrelevant for daily valuation. The LTP method provides the most accurate current market value for NAV calculation.
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if the investor has PAN
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if the investment is Rs. 1 lac or more
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if the investment is Rs. 50000 or more
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if the investor is liable to pay tax in that year
C
Correct answer
Explanation
As per Indian regulations, quoting PAN number is compulsory for investments of Rs. 50000 or more. This requirement is part of KYC (Know Your Customer) norms and helps prevent tax evasion and money laundering. The PAN requirement is based on the investment amount, not on whether the investor has a PAN or tax liability.
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AMC
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unit holders
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SEBI
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AMFI
A
Correct answer
Explanation
SEBI mandates caps on distribution expenses (typically 1-2% of net assets). Any expenses exceeding these regulatory limits must be borne by the AMC, not charged to the scheme/unit holders. This protects investors from excessive costs.
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one week
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3D-days
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42-days
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six weeks
B
Correct answer
Explanation
After a dividend is declared, unit-holders must receive the dividend within 30 days. SEBI regulations mandate this timeline to ensure timely distribution of dividends to investors. The option '3D-days' appears to be a typo for '30 days'.
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proportionate ownership of scheme's assets
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dividend declared for that scheme
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dividend declared for other schemes of the mutual fund
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all of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Unit holders have rights to dividends declared for the specific scheme they hold and proportionate ownership of that scheme's assets. However, different schemes in the same mutual fund house are separate trusts with distinct asset pools - unit holders have no rights to dividends from other schemes.