Calculate the opening balances for Ordinary Share Capital, Retained Earnings, SARS: Income Tax, and Shareholders for Dividends.
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Step 1: Calculate the opening balances for Ordinary Share Capital, Retained Earnings, SARS: Income Tax, and Shareholders for Dividends.
Ordinary Share Capital (1 March 2024):
Authorised shares: $2,000,000$
Shares in issue: $60\% \times 2,000,000 = 1,200,000$ shares
Average issue price: R10.00 per share
Opening balance: $1,200,000 \text{ shares} \times R10.00/\text{share} = R12,000,00
