Question

Distinguish between ‘revenue reserve’ and ‘capital reserve’

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Revenue Reserve	Capital Reserve
Source	It is created out of revenue profit, i.e., revenue earned from normal activities of business operations.	It is created out of capital profit, i.e., gain from other than normal activities of business operations, such as sale of fixed assets, etc.
Dividend	It can be used for dividend.	It cannot be used for dividend.
Purpose	It is created for strengthening the financial position of the business.	It is created for the purpose laid down in the Companies Act.