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WAEC Accounting 2024 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Shares which are issued at no cost to existing shareholders in proportion to existing shares held are

  • A. founders' shares
  • B. preference shares
  • C. deferred shares
  • D. bonus sharesCorrect

Explanation

Bonus shares are given free to existing shareholders in proportion to their current holding, usually from reserves.

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