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Which of the following transactions results in increase in shareholders' equity and decrease in liabilities?

A
Issued shares for the purchase of land and building.
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Issued shares for acquisition of another company.
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C
Shares issued in payment of bills payable.
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Issued bonus shares.
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Solution

The correct option is C Shares issued in payment of bills payable.
Following entry will be passed if the shares are issued in payment of bills payable:

Bills Payable A/c Dr.
To Share Capital A/c

In the above case, shareholders equity increases and liabilities will decreases.

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