The Conversion of Preference Shares into Ordinary Shares Requires That

question 46

Multiple Choice

The conversion of preference shares into ordinary shares requires that any excess of the par value of the ordinary shares issued over the carrying amount of the preference shares being converted should be

• A)reflected currently in income.
• B)reflected currently in other comprehensive income.
• C)treated as a prior period adjustment.
• D)treated as a direct reduction of retained earnings.

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