The following information from the financial statements of Dresden plc for last year is available: £m Issue of ordinary shares 80 Retained earnings (profits from previous years) 100 Increase of capital reserves due revaluation of non-current assets 152 Share Capital and Capital reserves at the start of the year 305 Profit for the year 50 Dividends of the year
The following information from the financial statements of Dresden plc for last year is available: £m Issue of ordinary shares 80 Retained earnings (profits from previous years) 100 Increase of capital reserves due revaluation of non-current assets 152 Share Capital and Capital reserves at the start of the year 305 Profit for the year 50 Dividends of the year
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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The following information from the financial statements of Dresden plc for last year is available:
|
£m |
Issue of ordinary shares |
80 |
|
100 |
Increase of capital reserves due revaluation of non-current assets |
152 |
Share Capital and Capital reserves at the start of the year |
305 |
Profit for the year |
50 |
Dividends of the year |
23 |
What figure should appear in the statement of financial position for equity at the end of the period ?
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