Concept And Meaning Capital Losses
The amount of loss suffered due to the sale of fixed assets, shares and debentures at a price less than their book value or face value is capital loss. It does not occur in the normal course of the business. It occurs in the course of selling assets and raising capital. Usually, it is shown on the asset side of the balance sheet and written off out of the capital profit.
Items relating to capital loss
The amount of loss suffered due to the sale of fixed assets, shares and debentures at a price less than their book value or face value is capital loss. It does not occur in the normal course of the business. It occurs in the course of selling assets and raising capital. Usually, it is shown on the asset side of the balance sheet and written off out of the capital profit.
Items relating to capital loss
* loss on sale of fixed assets
* Discount on issue of shares and debentures
* Premium on redemption of debentures
* Loss on sale of investment
* Discount on issue of shares and debentures
* Premium on redemption of debentures
* Loss on sale of investment
Concept And Meaning Of Revenue Losses
Revenue loss occurs in the ordinary course of the business. It results due to inefficiency in operating regular activities of the business. It results from the heavy amount of operating expenses and low amount of turnover. It is shown as debit balance on the debit side of the trading and profit and loss accounts. It adversely affects the amount of capital and stability of the business.