JAMB Commerce 1997 Question 17

Question 17

Business Finance

The total amount that a company is allowed to raise according to its memorandum of association is known as

  1. A.issued capital
  2. B.authorized capital
  3. C.called-up capital
  4. D.paid-up capital.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (authorized capital)

Explanation

Authorised (nominal) capital is the maximum share capital stated in the Memorandum.