Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

When journal entry for forfeiture of shares is recorded in the Company's Accounts books, the Share Capital Account:

Options:

Will be debited by the issue price of the shares forfeited

Will be debited by the face value of the shares forfeited

Will be debited by the called up value of the shares forfeited

Will be credited by the issue price of the shares forfeited

Correct Answer:

Will be debited by the called up value of the shares forfeited

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- Will be debited by the called up value of the shares forfeited.

When journal entry for forfeiture of shares is recorded in the Company's Accounts books, the Share Capital Account will be debited by the called up value of the shares forfeited.

Forfeiture of Shares issued at Par:
Share Capital A/c..........(Called up amount) Dr.
     To Share Forfeiture A/c...........(Paid up amount)
     To Share Allotment A/c (Amount not received)
     To Calls in arrears A/c (Amount not received)
(shares forfeited for non-payment of allotment money and calls made)