Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

Rs 50,000 were received in advance for second and final call along with first call. The second and final call was due after two months from the first call. Table F provides for interest on calls in advance at the rate not exceeding ........ per annum and interest on calls in advance amounted to Rs.............

Options:

9%, Rs 750

10%, Rs 833

11%, Rs 917

12%, Rs 1000

Correct Answer:

12%, Rs 1000

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 12%, Rs 1000

Table F of the Companies (Table F) Rules under the Companies Act 2013 allows the company to pay interest on calls in advance at a rate not exceeding 12% per annum.

Interest=Amount×Rate×Time
           = 
Interest=50,000× (12/100) x(2/12) = 1,000