Bonus Issues and Earnings per Share under IAS 33

A bonus issue of shares (also known as a scrip issue or a capitalisation issue) is an issue of new shares to existing shareholders, in proportion to their existing shareholding, for no cost or consideration. The company receives absolutely no money for it, they’re given away free of charge. Why does a company issue bonus …

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Objectives and Features of Good Corporate Governance for ACCA P1

Corporate Governance represents the set of policies and procedures that determine how an organisation is directed, administered and controlled. Here are a few bits you might find useful for your ACCA P1 exam.

Objectives of Corporate Governance

  • The codes and regulations provide a mechanism for successful business
  • Corporate Governance codes and regulations help control executive directors of public companies
  • They provide checks and alerts

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