Capital Surplus and Additional Paid-In Capital Quiz
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What does capital surplus represent on a corporation's balance sheet?

  • Amount raised on the issue of shares in excess of their par value (correct)
  • Dividends paid to shareholders
  • Retained earnings of the corporation
  • Total assets of the corporation
  • In US GAAP terminology, what is the equivalent term for 'share premium'?

  • Dividend yield
  • Additional paid in capital (correct)
  • Common stock
  • Retained earnings
  • What does 'additional paid in capital' include, according to the text?

  • Tax related and conversion related adjustments (correct)
  • Retained earnings from previous years
  • Dividend payments to shareholders
  • Operating expenses of the corporation
  • When will shares with no par value generally not have any form of capital surplus on the balance sheet?

    <p>All funds from issuing shares will be credited to common stock issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a capital surplus on a corporation's balance sheet?

    <p>Issue of shares in excess of their par value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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