A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/13/M/J/21

Explanation
Bonus issue capitalization from reserves
Steps:
- Identify new shares issued: 100,000 ordinary shares × (1/4) = 25,000 new shares at 25,000 capitalization from reserves.
- Note initial balances: Ordinary shares 80,000; retained earnings not provided.
- Capitalize bonus from reserves (share premium or retained earnings, per flexible form), increasing share capital to 50,000.
- Retained earnings balance required for new value, but missing from statement.
Not enough information to determine exact new balances for share premium and retained earnings.
Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Preparation of financial statements
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