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BCL – L1 – SA – Q72 – Types of Capital

Definition of a company’s share capital.

What is the meaning of the Share capital of a company?

equity share capital

B   preference share capital

C   equity and preference share capital

D   equity and preference share capital and debentures

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BCL – L1 – SA – Q59 – Types of Capital

What represents a company's capital.

The capital of a company is represented by which of the following?

A   shares

B   properties

C   balance sheet

D   profit

E   All of these

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BCL – L1 – SA – Q9 – Types of Capital

Explains purpose of share capital in a company.

What is the purpose of share capital in a company?

A   To pay employee salaries

B   To distribute profits to shareholders

C   To provide a financial base for the company

D   To fund charitable activities

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FR – L2 – Q79 – Business Combinations

Prepare Peak Ltd's consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 Dec 20X4, incorporating 60% acquisition of Riser Ltd.

On 31 December 20X1, Peak Ltd acquired 60% of Riser for GH₵140,000, at that date Riser Ltd had a retained earnings balance of GH₵50,000. The following statements of financial position have been prepared as at 31 December 20X4.

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Question Title FR – L2 – Q79 – Business Combinations
Level LEVEL 2
Professional Bodies Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
Programs PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Subjects Financial Reporting
Topics Business Combinations (IFRS 3)
Total Marks 6
Question Tags Consolidated Financial Statements, Goodwill, Non-Controlling Interest, Net Assets, Acquisition, Retained Earnings, Share Capital, Current Liabilities, Financial Position, IFRS 3
Question Short Summary Prepare Peak Ltd’s consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 Dec 20X4, incorporating 60% acquisition of Riser Ltd.
Preamble On 31 December 20X1, Peak Ltd acquired 60% of Riser for GH₵140,000, at that date Riser Ltd had a retained earnings balance of GH₵50,000. The following statements of financial position have been prepared as at 31 December 20X4.
Financial Statements

Peak Ltd Riser Ltd
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 240,000 180,000
Investment in Riser Ltd 140,000
Current assets 250,000 196,000
630,000 376,000
Equity
Share capital 225,000 139,000
Retained earnings 180,000 80,000
405,000 219,000
Current liabilities 225,000 157,000
630,000 376,000
Requirement Prepare the consolidated statement of financial position of Peak Ltd and its subsidiary as at 31 December 20X4.

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FR – L2 – Q55 – Financial Instruments

Calculate capital, reserves, and liabilities for Jordana PLC after share issues and preference share transactions in Year 1.

On 1 January Year 1 Jordana PLC has the following capital and reserves.

Equity GH₵
Share capital (1 million ordinary shares) 1,200,000
Retained earnings 5,670,300
6,870,300

During Year 1 the following transactions took place.

  • 1 January: An issue of GH₵100,000 8% GH₵1 redeemable preference shares at a premium of 60%. Issue costs are GH₵2,237. Redemption is at 100% premium on 31 December Year 5. The effective rate of interest is 9.5%.
  • 31 March: An issue of 300,000 ordinary shares at a price of GH₵1.30 per share. Issue costs, net of tax benefit, were GH₵20,000.
  • 30 June: A 1 for 4 bonus issue of ordinary shares.
    Profit for the year, before accounting for the above, was GH₵508,500. The dividends on the redeemable preference shares have been charged to retained earnings.

Required
Set out capital and reserves and liabilities resulting from the above on 31 December Year 1.

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