GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following reserves can be utilised only for issuing fully paid bonus shares and not for making partly paid shares fully paid shares?
A
Capital redemption reserve account created at the time of redemption of redeemable preference shares out of the profits.
B
Securities premium collected in cash only.
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
Capital reserve arising from profit on sale of fixed assets received in cash.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fully paid bonus shares can be issued out of capital redemption reserve.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Company cannot issue bonus shares by capitalising reserves created by the revaluation of assets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ensure that reserves created by revaluation of assets are not used for issue of Bonus Shares.

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