Define: 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.

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Synonyms For Additional Paid-In Capital

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

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

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

This glossary post was last updated: 29th January 2019.