Which Statement Best Describes the Accounting When a Company Cancels

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the accounting when a company cancels its own shares at an amount greater than their par value?

• A)Retained earnings will be debited at an amount equal to the par value of the shares.
• B)Retained earnings will be credited at an amount equal to the par value of the shares.
• C)Contributed surplus will be debited at an amount equal to the par value of the shares.
• D)Share capital will be debited at an amount equal to the par value of the shares.

Recognize good and bad general investment guidelines.

Understand the concept of risk management in personal investment planning.

Identify the roles and responsibilities outlined in the governance section of an IPS.

Comprehend the principle of duration matching in investment management.

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Definitions:

Liability

Any form of financial debt or obligation that an individual or company owes, which is recorded on the balance sheet.

Dividend Growth Model

A valuation method that forecasts the price of a stock by using predicted dividends and discounting them back to present value.

Stock

Portions of equity in a company that signify an ownership interest and a right to its assets and profits.

Present Value

The monetary worth at present of a future sequence of payments or a single amount, calculated with a specific interest rate.