What Is the Significance of "Par Value" for Accounting Purposes

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of "par value" for accounting purposes?

• A)The par value determines the amount of contributed surplus.
• B)Par value has no economic significance for accounting purposes.
• C)Par values determines the amount of cash received from investors.
• D)Par value shares are not permitted under IFRS or ASPE.

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Definitions:

Compounded Annually

Interest calculation and accumulation once per year on the principal amount of an investment or loan.

Compounded Quarterly

Interest calculated four times a year, applying on the original principal and including interest accumulated in previous periods.

Quarterly Payments

Quarterly payments are those made four times a year, often used in the context of financial arrangements like loans, leases, and investment dividends.

Compounded Monthly

Involves the calculation of interest by applying the interest rate to the sum of the initial principal and any accumulated interest, repeated monthly.