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Joined February 2009
In this case expenditure is to be treated as expenditure before incorporation and after incorporation of the company
Here any expenditure which is incurred for incorporation is preliminary expenditure. these expenditure are to be recognised at statutory general meeting.
Entry is : Preliminary Exp A/c Dr.
To promoter a/c
Expenditure which is incurred after incorporation is company's expenditure.
when company collecting fund from promoters:
Bank a/c Dr.
To Promoters A/c
Promoter's should be disclosed as part of Current liabilities. These amount will get settled with in short period i.e. after issue of shares to public.