A Ltd. Reissued 2,000 shares which were forfeited by crediting Share Forfeiture account by ₹3,000. These shares were reissued at ₹9 Per share. The face value of share is ₹10. The amount debited to Share Forfeiture on reissue of shares will be: |
₹1,000 ₹2,000 ₹3,000 None of the above |
₹2,000 |
The correct answer is option 2- ₹2,000. The journal entry for forfeiture is - The journal entry for reissue is -
Share forfeiture balance is used for shares issued at discount. And after that remaining balance will be transferred to capital reserve. So, here 2,000 is used at the time of reissue. |