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Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Share

ICSE · Class 12 · Accountancy

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Overview

A joint stock company is an incorporated association of persons created by law with a separate legal entity, perpetual existence, and limited liability for its members. The process of issuing shares is fundamental to company formation and capital raising. This summary covers the complete journey of

Key Concepts

A company is an artificial person

A company is an artificial person created by law with the following characteristics: (1) Incorporated association of persons, (2) Separate legal entit

Companies are classified as

Companies are classified as: (1) By liability: Unlimited, Limited by Guarantee, Limited by Shares; (2) By membership: One Person Company (OPC), Privat

A share represents a proportionate part

A share represents a proportionate part of company capital. Each share has a face value (nominal value) and is a moveable property that can be transfe

Share capital is categorized as

Share capital is categorized as: (1) Authorised Capital - maximum amount a company can raise (registered in Memorandum); (2) Issued Capital - portion

When shares are issued at face

When shares are issued at face value (no premium or discount), it is issue at par. For example, issuing ₹10 shares at ₹10. The accounting treatment in

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the nature, characteristics, and types of companies as per the Companies Act, 2013
  • Comprehend the concept of shares and different categories of shares (equity and preference)
  • Master the accounting treatment of share capital in various scenarios
  • Record journal entries for issue of shares at par, premium, and discount
  • Handle over-subscription, under-subscription, and pro-rata allotment cases

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