Share and share capital: nature and types. Accounting for share capital: issue and allotment of equity shares, private placement of shares, Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Public subscription of shares - over subscription and under subscription of shares; issue at par and at premium, calls in advance and arrears (excluding interest), issue of shares for consideration other than cash. Accounting treatment of forfeiture and re-issue of shares. Disclosure of share capital in company's Balance Sheet.
