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Equity Shares and Preference Shares.
Give any two differences between 'Preference Shares' and 'Equity Shares'.
Solution
| Equity Shares | Preference Shares | |
| 1 |
Meaning These are the ordinary shares which can claim dividend and return of capital only after payment to others. |
These are the shares which enjoy preference over equity shares in case of dividend and return of capital. |
| 2 |
Rate of Dividend Equity shares are paid dividend at fluctuating rate |
Preference Shares are paid dividend at a fixed rate. |
| 3 |
Voting Rights Equity share holders enjoy normal voting rights, through which they participate in the management of the company |
Preference shareholders enjoy restricted voting rights. They can vote only on those matters which affect their interest directly |
| 4 |
Face Value Equity shares are of low face value i.e. Rs. 10/- or even less |
Comparatively preference shares are of high face value i.e. Rs 100/- |
| 5 |
Market Value Market value of equity shares changes as per company’s financial positions and profitability. |
Market value of preference shares remains consent |
| 6 |
Risk An element of risk exits in equity share capital as dividend and return of capital is uncertain. |
Investment in preference shares is relatively safe due to preferential treatment in case of dividend and return of capital |
| 7 |
Right Issue/Bonus shares Equity shareholders are eligible for bonus shares, if issued by the company |
Preference Shareholders are not eligible for bonus shares/right issue, if issued by the company. |
| 8 |
Redemption Equity shares are not redeemed during the life time of the company. |
Redeemable preference shares are redeemed as per the agreed terms. |
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| Particulars | Note No. | 31st March, 2020 | 31st March, 2021 |
| I. Equity and Liabilities | |||
| 1. Shareholder’s Funds | |||
| (a) Share Capital | 5,00,000 | 7,30,000 | |
| (b) Reserves and Surplus | 1 | 3,50,000 | 3,70,000 |
| 2. Non-current Liabilities | |||
| Long-term Borrowings | 2 | 4,00,000 | 2,00,000 |
| 3. Current Liabilities | |||
| (a) Trade Payables | 3 | 3,60,000 | 4,60,000 |
| (b) Short Term provisions | 4 | 3,25,000 | 3,20,000 |
| Total | 19,35,000 | 20,80,000 | |
| II. Assets | |||
| 1. Non-current Assets | |||
| (a)Fixed Assets | 5 | ||
| (i) Tangible Assets | 6 | 4,50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| (ii) Intangible Assets | 3,10,000 | 3,02,000 | |
| (b)Long-term Loans and Advances | 4,00,000 | 4,30,000 | |
| 2. Current Assets | |||
| (a) Inventories | 2,70,000 | 2,90,000 | |
| (b) Trade Receivables | 2,40,000 | 2,60,000 | |
| (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,65,000 | 2,98,000 | |
| Total | 19,35,000 | 20,80,000 | |
Note to Accounts
| Particulars | 31st March 2020 | 31st March 2021 |
| 1. Reserves and Surplus Statement of Profit and loss | 3,50,000 | 3,70,000 |
| 2. Long-term Borrowings 10% Debentures | 4,00,000 | 2,00,000 |
| 3. Trade Payables | ||
| Creditors | 2,40,000 | 2,60,000 |
| Bills Payable | 1,20,000 | 2,00,000 |
| 3,60,000 | 4,60,000 | |
| 4. Short-Term Provisions Provision for Tax | 3,25,000 | 3,20,000 |
| 5. Tangible Fixed Assets | ||
| Machinery | 5,50,000 | 6,60,000 |
| Less: Provision for Depreciation | 1,00,000 | 1,60,000 |
| 4,50,000 | 5,00,000 | |
| 6. Intangible Fixed Assets Patents | 3,10,000 | 3,02,000 |
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