The following points highlight the top eight problems on redemption on preference shares with their relevant solutions.

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On 31st March, 2012 the balance sheet of Utopia Limited stood as follows:

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Following is the Balance Sheet of R. Ltd. as on March 31, 2012:

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On 1st April, 2012 the following balances were extracted from the ledger of Enkay Limited:

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From the following particulars, determine the minimum amount of fresh issue of shares of Rs. 10 each to be made as a discount of Rs. 1 per share for redemption of preference shares at a premium of 5%.

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The following information gathered from the balance sheet of Abhinav Limited as on 31st March, 2012 is given to you:

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On 31st March, 2012 the summarised balance sheet of Madhu Limited stood as follows:

 

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The relevant section of the Balance Sheet of Tee Limited as on 31st March, 2012 is given below:

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Brisk Trading Corporation Ltd. has an authorised capital of Rs. 75,00,000 divided into shares of Rs. 10 each. On 31st March, 2012 its Balance Sheet appeared as follows: