bonus issue received by shareholder is classified under which head in the books of shareholder?
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This discussion clarifies how bonus issues are treated in a shareholder's books. Generally, no accounting entry is required as shares are received without consideration, only the number of shares increases. However, if the shareholder is an investment company, a disclosure is necessary. The equity section entries involve debiting reserves and crediting share capital.
In the books of shareholders, Since it is received without consideration there will be no entry Only the number of shares will be increased. If the shareholder is a investment company, then a disclosure is required.