Additional Paid-In Capital

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Definition: Additional Paid-In Capital

Quick Summary of Additional Paid-In Capital

Additional Paid-In Capital (APIC) is the value of share capital above its stated par value and on the balance sheet is an accounting item under Shareholders’ Equity.

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Dictionary Definition

Pertaining to U.S. accounting; Additional Paid-In Capital is the excess capital received from stockholders over the par value of an issued stock.

Full Definition of Additional Paid-In Capital

“Additional paid-in capital” or APIC refers to amounts or capital paid for stock in excess of its par value or stated value.

In other words, capital contributed to a corporation by investors in excess of the par value of the capital stock.

Synonyms For Additional Paid-In Capital

capital reserves, additional paid in capital, reserve capital, pools of capital, capital appropriation, APIC

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Definitions for Additional Paid-In Capital are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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