A share premium is an example of?

A.

issued capital

B.

capital stock

C.

equity capital

D.

capital reserve

Correct answer is D

A capital reserve is created out of capital profits such as cash received by selling current assets, the premium earned on the issue of share and debentures, excess on revaluation of assets and liabilities. It is an account on a balance sheet reserved for contingencies or to offset capital losses.