In the following list of shares issued, for the purpose of calculation of weighted average number of shares, from which date, weight is to be…

CA Intermediate · Advanced Accounting · MTP · May 2025
In the following list of shares issued, for the purpose of calculation of weighted average number of shares, from which date, weight is to be considered: (i) Equity Shares issued in exchange of cash, (ii) Equity Shares issued as a result of conversion of a debt instrument, (iii) Equity Shares issued in exchange for the settlement of a liability of the enterprise, (iv) Equity Shares issued for rendering of services to the enterprise, (v) Equity Shares issued in lieu of interest and/or principal of an other financial instrument, (vi) Equity Shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of an asset other than in cash.

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

The following dates should be considered for consideration of weights for the purpose of calculation of weighted average number of shares in the given situations: (i) Date of Cash receivable (ii) Date of conversion (iii) Date on which settlement becomes effective (iv) When the services are rendered (v) Date when interest ceases to accrue (vi) Date on which the acquisition is recognised.

Topics: AS 20, AS 19

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