Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

If the premium amount has not been received, in respect of the shares forfeited, the Securities Premium Reserve Account.........

Options:

Will not be mentioned at the time of forfeiture

Will be debited at the time of forfeiture

Will be credited at the time of forfeiture

Will be considered at the time of reissue of shares

Correct Answer:

Will be debited at the time of forfeiture

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Will be debited at the time of forfeiture.

If the premium amount has not been received, in respect of the shares forfeited, the Securities Premium Reserve Account will be debited at the time of forfeiture.

 

Forfeiture of Shares issued at Premium:
Share Capital A/c..........(Called up amount) Dr.
Securities premium A/c........(Premium 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)