In: Finance
ANS: Stock means Common stock or equity shares. Shares can be issued at par value, discount or premium
In books of accounts any transaction is recorded via Journal Entries, which is further posted to Ledger then Trail balance & finally to Balance sheet
Journal Entry of Issue of Stock for cash
Particulars | J.V | Debit | Credit |
Cash A/c Dr. | |||
To Share Capital | |||
Being Shares are issued |
Note: If Shares are issued at premium or discount then respective gain or loss shall be recognised.
If the Company issues shares for Non-cash assets, then company has to decide at which value shares shall be recorded. As per Accounting Standards Shares in this case shall be recorded at Market value (in case of trading of shares) / Fair market value (in case no trading of shares) of shares or Market value of Assets received - which ever is clearly evident.
journal Entry for issue of Shares for assets other than stock
Particulars | J.V | Debit | Credit |
Non-cash Assets A/c Dr. | |||
To Share Capital | |||
Being Shares Issued |