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Why does a company keep one common Share Capital Account?
ADividends are paid together
BShareholders are very numerous
CShares carry equal voting rights
DLaw bans separate accounts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Shareholders are very numerous
With a very large number of shareholders, a separate capital account for each is impractical, so all contributions merge into one account.
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