Book Keeping And Basic Accounting
Unit I
Unit I
Book keeping
Recording of financial transactions in a proper manner related to the business operation of an entity is known as book- keeping. Book -keeping is the permanent recording of financial transactions in a proper manner in the books of accounts of an entity so that their financial effect on the business of entity can be seen. There is a difference between the two terms bookkeeping and accounting.
Book keeping and Accounting Book-keeping and accounting are different from each other. Bookkeeping is an important part of accounting. Accounting is broader than book-keeping. Accounting includes a design of accounting systems which book-keepers use for the preparation of financial statements, audits, cost studies, income-tax statements etc. It also facilitates the interpretation of accounting information for both internal and external users for business decisions making. It requires skills and experience of an accountant. There is a difference between the two terms bookkeeping and accounting, let us understand what is bookkeeping and accounting, their processes and difference between the two. While doing Bookkeeping, we need to follow the basic accounting concepts and accounting conventions. Bookkeeping is clerical in nature. Book-keeping is usually done by junior employees of the entity. Most of the entities nowadays use computers for bookkeeping rather than recording them manually. Accounting of an entity depends on its book-keeping system. Book-keeping is the basis for accounting. It is because it is responsible for the proper recording of financial transactions. Whereas, Accounting involves classification, summarizing and reporting of financial transactions. It involves the preparation of source documents for all the financial transactions of the entity.
Process of Book keeping 1. Identifying financial transactions 2. Recording of financial transactions 3. Preparation of ledger accounts 4. Preparation of trial balance
Accounting Accounting includes recording, classifying, summarizing financial transactions in a proper manner. It deals with common monetary measurement. It is thus a broader concept than bookkeeping. Bookkeeping is a part of accounting. Only financial transactions which can be expressed in terms of money are recorded. Thus, accounting enables stakeholders to know the financial position of an entity for the period. It is concerned with summarizing of the recorded financial transactions. Also, it enables management to prepare various types of reports.
Process of Accounting 1. Identifying financial transactions 2. Recording of financial transactions 3. Preparing ledger accounts 4. Preparation of trial balance 5. Preparation of financial statements 6. Analysis of financial statements
Question: There is a difference between the two terms bookkeeping and accounting Ans. The difference between bookkeeping and accounting is as follows:- 1. Bookkeeping is concerned with the recording of financial transactions whereas accounting involves recording, classifying and summarizing financial transactions. 2. Bookkeeping is clerical in nature and usually is the junior staff performs this function whereas accounting requires skills of accountant and knowledge of various accounting policies. 3. The Bookkeeping is the base for accounting. Accounting starts where the bookkeeping ends and is thus broader in scope than bookkeeping. 4. Bookkeeping is in accordance with the accounting concepts and conventions. Whereas, the accounting methods and procedures for analyzing and interpreting the financial reports may vary from entity to entity. 5. Financial statements do not form part of bookkeeping. Thus, these are prepared from the accounting process. 6. The accounting reports help in ascertaining the financial position of an entity, however not bookkeeping records.
Advantages of Accounting:- Accounting helps to maintain the business records in a systematic manner.
- It helps in the preparation of financial statements.
- Accounting information is also used to compare the result of current year with the previous year to analyze the changes.
- It helps the managers in the decision making process.
- It provides information to other interested parties such as shareholders, creditors, investors, customers, government, employees, regulatory bodies etc.
- It helps in taxation matter
- Accounting information can be produced as evidence in the legal matter.
- It helps in valuation of business.
Limitations of Accounting- The items expressed in monetary terms are recorded in the accountings where as the items which are nonmonetary nature not recorded.
- Sometimes accounting data are recorded on the basis of estimates and which could be inaccurate.
- Fixed assets are recorded as the original cost.
- Value of money does not remain stable so accounting value does not show true financial results.
- Accounting can be manipulated and biased.
Introduction to book keeping ๐ Notes
๐ Difference between book keeping and accountingACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Accounting principles may be defined as those rules of action or conduct which are adopted by the accountants universally while recording accounting transaction. They are a body of doctrines commonly associated with the theory and procedure of accounting , serving as an explanation of current practices and as a guide for selection of conventions or procedures where alternative exits.
Accounting Concept The term ‘Concepts’ includes those basic assumptions or conditions upon which the science of accounting is based.
(1) Separate Entity Concept :- According to this assumption, business is treated a s a unit separate and distinct from its owners, creditors , manager and others. In other words, the owner of a business is always considered as distinct and separate from the business he owns.
( (2) Going Concern Concept :- As per this assumption it is assumed that the business will continue to exist for a long period in the future. The transactions are recorded in the books of the business on the continuing enterprise.
(3) Money Measurement Concept :- Only those transactions and events are recorded in accounting which are capable of being expressed in terms of money. Measurement business event in the money helps in understanding the state of affairs of the business in a much better way.
(4) Cost Concept :- The resources (Land, building, machinery, property rights etc.) that a business owns are called assets. The money values assigned to assets derived from the cost concept. This concept states that an assets is worth the price paid for or cost incurred to acquire it.
(5)Dual Aspect Concept :- This is the basic concept of accounting. According to this concept every business transaction has a dual effect. If A starts a business with a capital of Rs. 10,000. There are two aspects on the transaction. The business has assets of Rs. 10,000 while on the other hand the business has to pay to the proprietor a sum of Rs. 10,000 which is taken as proprietor’s Capital. Capital (Equities) = Cash (Assets) 10,000 = 10,000
(6) Accounting Period Concept :- According to this concept the life of the business is divided into appropriate segments for studying the results shown by the business after each segments. At the end of each segment of business or time interval is called “accounting period”.
(7) Revenue Concept :- This is based on the accounting period concept. The paramount objective of running a business is to earn. In order to ascertain the profit made by the business during a period, it is necessary that ‘revenue’ of the period. The term ‘Matching means appropriate association of relation revenue and expenses.In other words income made by the business during a period can be measured only when the revenue earned during a period is compared with the expenditure incurred for earning that revenue.
(8) Realisation Concept :- According to this concept revenue is recognised when a sale is made. Sale is considered to be made at the point when the property in goods passes to the buyer and he becomes legally liable to pay.
(B) Accounting Conventions :- (i) Conservatism :- In the initial stages of accounting certain anticipated profits which were recorded , did not materialise. In encourages the accountant to create secrete reserves (eg., by creating excess provision for bad and doubtful debts ,depreciation etc.) and the financial statement do not depict a true and fair view of state of affair of the business.
(ii) Full disclosure :- According to this convention accounting reports should disclose fully and fairly the information they represent. They should be honestly prepared and sufficiently disclose information which is of material interest to proprietor, present and potential creditors and investors.
(iii) Consistency :- According to this convention accounting practices should remain unchanged from one period to another. For example , if stock is valued at “Cost or market price whichever is less, this principle should be followed year after year. Similarly if depreciation is charged on fixed assets according to diminishing balance method, It should be done year after year.
(iv) Materiality :- According to this convention the accountant should attach importance to material details and ignore insignificant details. This is because otherwise accounting will be unnecessarily overburden with minute details.
Accounting terminology
Book keeping and Accounting
- Accounting helps to maintain the business records in a systematic manner.
- It helps in the preparation of financial statements.
- Accounting information is also used to compare the result of current year with the previous year to analyze the changes.
- It helps the managers in the decision making process.
- It provides information to other interested parties such as shareholders, creditors, investors, customers, government, employees, regulatory bodies etc.
- It helps in taxation matter
- Accounting information can be produced as evidence in the legal matter.
- It helps in valuation of business.
- The items expressed in monetary terms are recorded in the accountings where as the items which are nonmonetary nature not recorded.
- Sometimes accounting data are recorded on the basis of estimates and which could be inaccurate.
- Fixed assets are recorded as the original cost.
- Value of money does not remain stable so accounting value does not show true financial results.
- Accounting can be manipulated and biased.
(3) Money Measurement Concept :- Only those transactions and events are recorded in accounting which are capable of being expressed in terms of money. Measurement business event in the money helps in understanding the state of affairs of the business in a much better way.
(4) Cost Concept :- The resources (Land, building, machinery, property rights etc.) that a business owns are called assets. The money values assigned to assets derived from the cost concept. This concept states that an assets is worth the price paid for or cost incurred to acquire it.
(5)Dual Aspect Concept :- This is the basic concept of accounting. According to this concept every business transaction has a dual effect. If A starts a business with a capital of Rs. 10,000. There are two aspects on the transaction. The business has assets of Rs. 10,000 while on the other hand the business has to pay to the proprietor a sum of Rs. 10,000 which is taken as proprietor’s Capital.
(6) Accounting Period Concept :- According to this concept the life of the business is divided into appropriate segments for studying the results shown by the business after each segments. At the end of each segment of business or time interval is called “accounting period”.
(7) Revenue Concept :- This is based on the accounting period concept. The paramount objective of running a business is to earn. In order to ascertain the profit made by the business during a period, it is necessary that ‘revenue’ of the period. The term ‘Matching means appropriate association of relation revenue and expenses.
1. Assets
Assets are the wealth that has been accumulated by the business and is owned outright without lien or loan. It may be items that depreciate over time, or goods that are sold to customers. This may include cash and investments, buildings and property, account receivable, warehouse inventory, equipment and supplies.
2. Balance sheet
The balance sheet is an important aspect of business. It records the basic accounting formula of assets = liabilities + stockholder equity / capital at a certain point in time, either monthly, quarterly or yearly. From the balance sheet the financial health of the business can be ascertained.
3. General ledger
The general ledger is the side of the bookkeeping ledger that contains the balance sheet and the income statement accounts. Here all business transactions are recorded, including sales, credit purchases, office expenses and income losses.
4. Gross margin
Gross margin or profit is the total number of sales that have been made, subtracted by the associated costs, such as manufacturing costs, wholesales costs, material, and supplies.
5. Loss
When a service or product sells for less than what it cost to supply or manufacture it, or when expenses have exceeded revenues of a particular asset, it's called a loss.
6. On credit/On account
On credit or on account means that products or services have been sold with the use of credit. Payment has not immediately been provided for these items, and there may be terms on account that may result in interest charges.
7. Receipts
Receipt is the total amount of cash collected in business transactions over the course of one day. It does not include other revenue collected.
8. Revenue
Income and revenue are interchangeable, compromising the total amount of all income collected at one point in time. It may include cash sales, credit purchases, subscription fees and interest income. It differs from receipts, as it can include monies that are not collected at the delivery time.
9. Trade discount
A trade discount is a percentage discounted from the purchase price, and is based on the volume of goods ordered at one point in time. Higher discounts may be applicable to larger orders, with smaller discounts for lesser orders.
10. Trial balance
The trial balance is recorded in the general ledger and includes both debits and credits for one particular account. The sheet must balance, with debits equalising credits.
UNIT IIAccounting Equation:
Double Entry System:
Double Entry System:-
In the Double Entry System, transactions have a dual aspect, and every transaction involves two parties – debit and credit, where and they are equal.Every transaction involves two parties or accounts – one account gives the benefit, and the other receives it.
It is called a dual entity of transaction.
In every transaction, the account receiving a benefit is debited, and the account giving benefit is credited.
The process of keeping account accepting this dual entity i.e., debiting one account for a definite amount of money and crediting the other account for the same amount, is called a double-entry system.
Every transaction affects the accounting equation of a business. Dual change may take place between two assets.
For example, machinery purchase in cash.
Here machinery account receives the benefit, and the cash account gives the benefit, or the amount of decrease in cash will give an increase of machinery for the same amount.
Every transaction involves two parties or accounts – one account gives the benefit, and the other receives it.
It is called a dual entity of transaction.
In every transaction, the account receiving a benefit is debited, and the account giving benefit is credited.
The process of keeping account accepting this dual entity i.e., debiting one account for a definite amount of money and crediting the other account for the same amount, is called a double-entry system.
Every transaction affects the accounting equation of a business. Dual change may take place between two assets.
For example, machinery purchase in cash.
Here machinery account receives the benefit, and the cash account gives the benefit, or the amount of decrease in cash will give an increase of machinery for the same amount.
Characteristics or Fundamental Principles of Double Entry System
The double-entry system is a scientific, self-sufficient, and reliable system of accounting. Following some widely accepted characteristics or principles, the account is kept under this system.
As a result, on one side, the arithmetical accuracy of the transaction is ensured, and on the other side, ascertainment of the financial position of the business is easily possible.
Characteristics of the double-entry system are stated below;
- Two parties: Every transaction involves two parties – debit and credit. According to the main principles of this system, every debit of some amount creates corresponding credit, or every credit creates the corresponding debit for the same amount.
- Giver and receiver: Every transaction must have one giver and one receiver.
- Exchange of equal amount: The amount of money of a transaction the party gives is equal to the amount the party receives.
- Separate entity: Under this system, business is treated as a separate entity from the owner. Here the business is considered as a separate entity.
- Dual aspects: Every transaction is divided into two aspects. The left side of the transaction debit and the right side is credit.
- Results: Under double entry system totality of debit is equal to the totality of credit. In its ascertainment of the result is easy.
- Complete accounting system: Double entry system is a scientific and complete accounting system.
The double-entry system is a scientific, self-sufficient, and reliable system of accounting. Following some widely accepted characteristics or principles, the account is kept under this system.
As a result, on one side, the arithmetical accuracy of the transaction is ensured, and on the other side, ascertainment of the financial position of the business is easily possible.
Characteristics of the double-entry system are stated below;
- Two parties: Every transaction involves two parties – debit and credit. According to the main principles of this system, every debit of some amount creates corresponding credit, or every credit creates the corresponding debit for the same amount.
- Giver and receiver: Every transaction must have one giver and one receiver.
- Exchange of equal amount: The amount of money of a transaction the party gives is equal to the amount the party receives.
- Separate entity: Under this system, business is treated as a separate entity from the owner. Here the business is considered as a separate entity.
- Dual aspects: Every transaction is divided into two aspects. The left side of the transaction debit and the right side is credit.
- Results: Under double entry system totality of debit is equal to the totality of credit. In its ascertainment of the result is easy.
- Complete accounting system: Double entry system is a scientific and complete accounting system.
The Three Golden Rules of Accounting – Real, Personal and Nominal Accounts
Traditional Approach consists of rules popularly known as the Three Golden Rules of Accounting. These rules are applicable irrespective on all categories of the transaction. These three most talked about and basic Golden rules of accounting are to make debit and credit in accounting ledger by categorising each and every transaction or entry into either
- Real
- Personal or
- Nominal Accounts
Now let us take each accounting rule in detail.
Traditional Approach consists of rules popularly known as the Three Golden Rules of Accounting. These rules are applicable irrespective on all categories of the transaction. These three most talked about and basic Golden rules of accounting are to make debit and credit in accounting ledger by categorising each and every transaction or entry into either
- Real
- Personal or
- Nominal Accounts
Now let us take each accounting rule in detail.
Real Account
Real Accounts is a set of tangible aspects of business like furniture, cash, etc.
- If the item that belongs to the real account is coming into the business then while making the accounting entries it should be written on the Debit side.
- If the item of real account is going out of the business then while making the accounting entries it should be written on the Credit side.
Real Accounts is a set of tangible aspects of business like furniture, cash, etc.
- If the item that belongs to the real account is coming into the business then while making the accounting entries it should be written on the Debit side.
- If the item of real account is going out of the business then while making the accounting entries it should be written on the Credit side.
The accounting rule of real account goes like
Personal Accounts
- If the person/ group of persons/ legal body is receiving something from the business then – Debit the receiver
- If the person/ group of persons/ legal body is paying something to the business – Credit the payer or giver
- If the person/ group of persons/ legal body is receiving something from the business then – Debit the receiver
- If the person/ group of persons/ legal body is paying something to the business – Credit the payer or giver
The accounting rule of personal account goes like
Nominal Accounts
Nominal Accounts represents all the Expenses, Loses, Income and gains incurred while doing business.Some common e.g. are,
- Electricity Expenses,
- Telephone Expenses,
- Interest Received,
- Profit on Sale of Machines, etc.
If it’s an expense or loss for the business – Debit
If it’s an income or gain for the business – credit
Nominal Accounts represents all the Expenses, Loses, Income and gains incurred while doing business.Some common e.g. are,
- Electricity Expenses,
- Telephone Expenses,
- Interest Received,
- Profit on Sale of Machines, etc.
If it’s an expense or loss for the business – Debit
If it’s an income or gain for the business – credit
The accounting rule of nominal account goes like
Modern Approach
Under this approach all the accounts are classified into the following five categories
- Assets Accounts
- Liability Accounts
- Capital Accounts
- Revenue Accounts
- Expense Accounts
- Assets Accounts
Assets accounts are those accounts which relates to the economic resources of an enterprise such as Land and Building , Plant and Machinery , Furniture, Inventory, Bank and Cash etc.
- Liability Accounts
Liability accounts are accounts of lenders, creditors for goods, outstanding expenses etc.
- Capital Accounts
These are the accounts of proprietors/partners who have invested amount in the business. It includes both Capital Account and Drawings Account.
- Revenue Accounts
These are accounts of incomes and gains. Examples like Sales, Discounts Received, Interest Received, Bad Debts recovered , etc.
- Expense Accounts
These are the accounts of expenses or losses incurred in carrying the business. Example like purchase, wages, salary, depreciation, discount allowed and rent.
Under this approach all the accounts are classified into the following five categories
- Assets Accounts
- Liability Accounts
- Capital Accounts
- Revenue Accounts
- Expense Accounts
- Assets Accounts
Assets accounts are those accounts which relates to the economic resources of an enterprise such as Land and Building , Plant and Machinery , Furniture, Inventory, Bank and Cash etc.
- Liability Accounts
Liability accounts are accounts of lenders, creditors for goods, outstanding expenses etc.
- Capital Accounts
These are the accounts of proprietors/partners who have invested amount in the business. It includes both Capital Account and Drawings Account.
- Revenue Accounts
These are accounts of incomes and gains. Examples like Sales, Discounts Received, Interest Received, Bad Debts recovered , etc.
- Expense Accounts
These are the accounts of expenses or losses incurred in carrying the business. Example like purchase, wages, salary, depreciation, discount allowed and rent.
Unit iii
Bill of exchange (BOE) :- A written, unconditional by one (the drawer) to another (the drawee) to pay a certain sum, either immediately (a sight bill) or on a fixed date (a term bill), for of and/or received.
The accepts the by signing it, thus converting it into a post-dated check and a .
Promissory Note
Important Requisites
- The document must contain an unconditional undertaking to pay
- Amount to be paid must be fixed and certain
- It must be payable to or to the order of a certain person or to the bearer
- The document must be signed by the maker
Inventory Valuation
Depreciation
Depreciation may be described as a permanent, continuing and gradual shrinkage in the book value of fixed assets. It is based on the cost of assets consumed in a business and not on its market value. Depreciation is “a measure of the wearing out, consumption or other loss of value of depreciable asset arising from use, effluxion of time or obsolescence through technology and market-change.
Reserve & Provision:-
BASIS FOR COMPARISON PROVISION RESERVE
Meaning The Provision means to provide for a future expected liability. Reserves means to retain a part of profit for future use.
What is it? Charge against profit Appropriation of profit
Provides For Known liabilities and anticipated losses Increase in capital employed
Presence of profit Not necessary Profit must be present for the creation of reserves, except for some special reserves.
Appearance in Balance Sheet In case of assets it is shown as a deduction from the concerned asset while if it is a provision for liability, it is shown in the liabilities side. Shown on the liabilities side.
Compulsion Yes, as per GAAP Optional except for some reserves whose creation is obligatory.
Payment of Dividend Dividend can never be paid out of provisions. Dividend can be paid out of reserves.
Specific use Provisions can only be used, for which they are created. Reserves can be used otherwise.
Question:-The following trial balance have been taken out from the books of XYZ as on 31st December, 2005.Dr.$ Cr.$ Plant and Machinery 100,000 Opening stock 60,000 Purchases 160,000 Building 170,000 Carriage inward 3,400 Carriage outward 5,000 Wages 32,000 Sundry debtors 100,000 Salaries 24,000 Furniture 36,000 Trade expense 12,000 Discount on sales 1,900 Advertisement 5,000 Bad debts 1,800 Drawings 10,000 Bills receivable 50,000 Insurance 4,400 Bank balances 20,000 Sales 480,000 Interest received 2,000 Sundry creditors 40,000 Bank loan 100,000 Discount on purchases 2,000 Capital 171,500
795,500 795,500
Closing stock is valued at $90,000Required: Prepare the trading and profit and loss account of the business for the year ended 31.12.2005 and
a balance sheet as at that date.XYZ
Trading and Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31st, December 2005
| Dr.$ | Cr.$ | |
| Plant and Machinery | 100,000 | |
| Opening stock | 60,000 | |
| Purchases | 160,000 | |
| Building | 170,000 | |
| Carriage inward | 3,400 | |
| Carriage outward | 5,000 | |
| Wages | 32,000 | |
| Sundry debtors | 100,000 | |
| Salaries | 24,000 | |
| Furniture | 36,000 | |
| Trade expense | 12,000 | |
| Discount on sales | 1,900 | |
| Advertisement | 5,000 | |
| Bad debts | 1,800 | |
| Drawings | 10,000 | |
| Bills receivable | 50,000 | |
| Insurance | 4,400 | |
| Bank balances | 20,000 | |
| Sales | 480,000 | |
| Interest received | 2,000 | |
| Sundry creditors | 40,000 | |
| Bank loan | 100,000 | |
| Discount on purchases | 2,000 | |
| Capital | 171,500 | |
| 795,500 | 795,500 | |
a balance sheet as at that date.
Trading and Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31st, December 2005
| Opening stock | 60,000 | Sales | 480,000 | |||
| Purchases | 160,000 | Less discount | 1,900 | 478,100 | ||
| Less discount | 2,000 | 158,000 | ||||
| Closing stock | 90,000 | |||||
| Carriage inward | 3,400 | |||||
| Wages | 32,000 | |||||
| Gross profit (transferred to P&L) | 314,700 | |||||
| 568,100 | 568,000 | |||||
| Carriage outward | 5,000 | Gross profit (transferred to P&L) | 314,700 | |||
| Salaries | 24,000 | Interest received | 2,000 | |||
| Trade expenses | 12,000 | |||||
| Advertisement | 5,000 | |||||
| Bad debts | 1,800 | |||||
| Insurance | 4,400 | |||||
| Net profit (transferred to capital) | 264,500 | |||||
| 316,700 | 316,700 | |||||
Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31st, December 2005
| Assets | $ | Liabilities | $ | ||
| Current Assets: | Current Liabilities: | ||||
| Bank balance | 20,000 | Sundry creditors | 40,000 | ||
| Bills receivable | 50,000 | Bank loan | 100,000 | ||
| Sundry debtors | 100,000 | Fixed and Long Term: | |||
| Closing stock | 90,000 | Capital | 171,500 | ||
| Fixed Assets: | +Net profit | 264,500 | |||
| Furniture | 36,000 | ||||
| Plant and Machinery | 100,000 | -Drawings | 10,000 | 426,000 | |
| Building | 170,000 | ||||
| 566,000 | 566,000 |
Difference Between Right Shares and Bonus Shares
BASIS FOR COMPARISON RIGHT SHARES BONUS SHARES Meaning Right shares are the one available to the existing shareholders equivalent to their holdings, that can be bought at a fixed price, for a definite period of time. Bonus shares refers to the shares issued by the company free of cost to the existing shareholders in the proportion of their holdings, out of accumulated profits and reserves. Price Issued at discounted prices Issued free of cost Objective To raise fresh capital for the firm. To bring the market price per share, within a more popular range. Renunciation Shareholders may fully or partly renounce their rights. No such renunciation Paid up value Either fully or partly paid up. Always fully paid up. Minimum subscription Mandatory Not required
| BASIS FOR COMPARISON | RIGHT SHARES | BONUS SHARES |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Right shares are the one available to the existing shareholders equivalent to their holdings, that can be bought at a fixed price, for a definite period of time. | Bonus shares refers to the shares issued by the company free of cost to the existing shareholders in the proportion of their holdings, out of accumulated profits and reserves. |
| Price | Issued at discounted prices | Issued free of cost |
| Objective | To raise fresh capital for the firm. | To bring the market price per share, within a more popular range. |
| Renunciation | Shareholders may fully or partly renounce their rights. | No such renunciation |
| Paid up value | Either fully or partly paid up. | Always fully paid up. |
| Minimum subscription | Mandatory | Not required |
Redemption of preference shares means returning the preference share capital to the preference shareholders either at a fixed date or after a certain time period during the life time of the company provided company must complied certain conditions.According to Section 100 of the Companies Act 1956, a company is not allowed to return to its shareholders the share money without the permission of the court. A refund of money to shareholders on capital account, while the company is in existence, requires court’s sanction in addition to the special procedure. But Section 80 of the Companies Act allows a company, if authorized by its articles to issue preference shares which at the option of the company may be redeemed, if the conditions as laid down under this Section are to be satisfied.The following are the important provisions regarding the redemption of preference shares which are given under Section 80 of the Companies Act:(1) Company must be authorized by its articles of association.(2) No such shares shall be redeemed unless they are fully paid up. The partly paid up shares cannot be redeemed. If they are partly paid in that case a final call be made to convert them from partly paid to fully paid only then redemption can be carried out.(3) Such shares can be redeemed(a) Out of the profit of the company which would otherwise be available for the dividend; or(b) Out of the proceeds of a fresh issue of shares made for the purpose of redemption.(4) If the shares are redeemed out of profits available for the distribution for dividend, a sum equal to the nominal amount of the shares so redeemed must be transferred to reserve account to be called ‘Capital Redemption Reserve Account’(5) If preference shares are redeemed at premium, then such premium must be provided either out of the profits of the company or out of the company’s security premium account.(6) The Capital Redemption Reserve Account can be utilized for the issue of fully paid bonus shares to the shareholders.****************************************************************Redemption of debentures means payment of the amount of debentures by the company. When debentures are redeemed, liability on account of debentures is discharged. Amount of funds required for redemption of debentures is quite large and, therefore, prudent companies make sufficient provision out of profits and accumulate funds to redeem debentures.In this connection, The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000 has introduced section 117 C which provides that:1. Where a company issues debentures after the commencement of this Act, it shall create a debenture redemption reserve for the redemption of such debentures, to which adequate amounts shall be credited, from out of its profits every year until such debentures are redeemed.2. The amounts credited to the debenture redemption reserve shall not be utilized by the company except for the purpose aforesaid.
Redemption of preference shares means returning the preference share capital to the preference shareholders either at a fixed date or after a certain time period during the life time of the company provided company must complied certain conditions.
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