alleryStart learning →Bonus shares may come from free reserves, CRR or:
ASecurities premium
BPreliminary profits
CCalls in advance
DForfeiture account
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Securities premium
Section 63(1) names free reserves, securities premium account and capital redemption reserve as sources.
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