Question Bank - Accountancy

Here's the question bank on all the accountancy topics.

X Ltd. forfeited 20 shares of Rs.10 each, Rs. 8 called up, on which John had paid application and allotment money of Rs. 5 per share, of these, 15 shares were reissued to Parker as fully paid up for Rs. 6 per share. What is the balance in the share Forfeiture Account after the relevant amount has been transferred to Capital Reserve Account?

A.
NIL
B.
Rs 5
C.
Rs 25
D.
Rs 100

Solution:

Solution:DateParticularsDr. (Rs)Cr. (Rs)a)Share Capital a/c (20 shares x 8) Dr To Share Forfeited a/c (20 shares x 5) To Calls in arrears a/c (20 shares x 3)(Being 20 shares of 10 each, Rs 8 called up forfeited for the non-payment of call)160 10060 b)Bank a/c (15 shares x 6) DrShare Forfeiture a/c (15 shares x 4) Dr. To Share Capital a/c (15 shares x 10)(Being 15 shares were reissued as Rs 10 paid up for Rs. 6 per share)9060 150 c)Share Forfeiture a/c Dr To Capital reserve (Being transfer of Profit on Reissue of 15 shares)15 15 Working note:- Profit on 20 Shares (20 x 5)Rs. 100Profit on 20 Shares (15 x 5)Rs. 75Less:- Loss on Reissue (15 x 4)Rs. 60Amount to be transferred to Capital ReserveRs. 15 Amount Left in Share Forfeiture = No. of shares not reissued x Amount paid by John Per shareAmount Left in Share Forfeiture = 5 x 5 = Rs. 25

For more questions,

Click Here

Download Gyanm App

free current affairs for competitive exams

Scan QR code to download our App for
more exam-oriented questions

free current affairs for competitive exams

OR
To get link to download app

Thank you! Your submission has been received. You will get the pdf soon. Call us if you have any question: 9117343434
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.