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Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Share

ICSE · Class 12 · Accountancy

Summary of Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Share for ICSE Class 12 Accountancy. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

A share is a part of the share capital of a company. Joint stock accountancy records the issue of shares, collection of money in stages, and the treatment of special situations such as premium, discount, issue for non-cash consideration, calls in arrears, calls in advance, forfeiture, and re-issue.

Key Concepts

A company is an artificial person

A company is an artificial person created by law, with separate legal identity and perpetual succession. It is distinct from its members.

A share means a share

A share means a share in the share capital of a company and includes stock. It is a movable property transferable in the manner provided by the Articl

An equity share is a share

An equity share is a share which is not preference share. It usually carries voting rights, has no fixed dividend rate, and receives dividend and capi

A preference share carries a right

A preference share carries a right to receive dividend at a fixed rate before equity shareholders and a right to return of capital before equity share

The maximum amount of share capital

The maximum amount of share capital a company is authorised by its memorandum to raise. It is also called registered or nominal capital.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of a company, shares, and share capital
  • Distinguish between equity shares and preference shares
  • Explain the different kinds of share capital
  • Record journal entries for issue of shares for cash and for non-cash consideration
  • Apply the rules for issue of shares at par, premium, and discount

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Share for ICSE Class 12 Accountancy?
Key topics in Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Share include Company and Share Capital Structure, Share Issuance Process Flow, Mind map showing six key characteristics of joint stock companies organized by legal status, existence, liability, and capital structure. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Share — ICSE Class 12 Accountancy?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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