A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/11/M/J/24

Explanation
Not enough information to determine maximum bonus shares Steps:
- Identify eligible reserves for bonus issue: typically share premium, general reserve, and retained earnings (revaluation reserve excluded as unrealized).
- Sum eligible reserves: 60,000 + 10,000 + 215,000 = 285,000.
- Maximum bonus shares = capitalizable amount / nominal value per share = 285,000 / 1 = 285,000 shares.
- Existing paid-up capital and authorized capital not provided, creating ambiguity on legal limits (e.g., ratio restrictions in some jurisdictions).
Why B is correct:
- Not applicable; no option matches calculated 285,000, and B (91,500) lacks supporting calculation from given data.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: 315,000 exceeds eligible reserves (ignores revaluation exclusion).
- C: 135,000 only sums share premium + revaluation (omits usable general/retained).
- D: 165,000 arbitrary (e.g., retained + general - share premium, but no basis).
Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Preparation of financial statements
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