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A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/11/M/J/24
Question 18 from 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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