Share Issue Costs Refer to the Costs of Obtaining the Legal

question 30

Multiple Choice

Share issue costs refer to the costs of obtaining the legal, promotional, and accounting services necessary to effect the sale of shares. The costs reduce the net cash proceeds from selling the shares and thus paid-in capital-excess of par, and are:

• A) Not recorded separately.
• B) Recorded as an asset.
• C) Recorded as a liability.
• D) Amortized over time.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in total regardless of the level of production or sales volume, such as rent or insurance.

Break-even Point

The point at which a company's revenue equals its expenses, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Contribution Margin Ratio

This ratio measures how much of a company's revenues will contribute to covering its fixed costs and generating profit, after variable costs have been paid.

Operating Income

Profit generated from normal business operations, calculated as sales minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses.