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[musicgold]

Hi,

Which one of the following sentences sounds better? If neither, how can I improve them further?

1. Companies are required to show the proceeds from a convertible issue as liability and equity components.

2. Companies are required to show the proceeds from a convertible issue as a liability component and equity component.

Thanks,

MG.

[Barb_D]

What about
Companies are required to show both the liability and equity components of the proceeds from a convertible issue.

I really have no idea what this means, though.

[musicgold]

Barb_D,

Thanks. Your sentence implies that the proceeds have those two components even before they are received. On the other hand, I am trying to convey that the proceeds, though received as one sum, are shown as separate amounts on the company's financial statements. Let us say the company receives $100 from a convertible issue. Then on its financial statements, the company shows $70 as the equity portion and $30 as the liability portion.

Given this, how can we improve my original sentences?

Thanks again,

MG.

[Anglika]

Hi,

Which one of the following sentences sounds better? If neither, how can I improve them further?

1. Companies are required to show the proceeds from a convertible issue as liability and equity components.

2. Companies are required to show the proceeds from a convertible issue as a liability component and equity component.

Thanks,

MG.

How about:

The proceeds from convertible issues are to be broken out as liability and equity components in the company accounts.