Sale proceeds of rights that are not subscribed for are generally:
Aadded to cost of original holding
Bcredited to securities premium
Cdeducted from carrying amount always
Dtaken to profit and loss statement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. taken to profit and loss statement
Selling rights in the market produces a gain that is recognised in the profit and loss statement.
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