Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
10,000 equity shares of 10 Rs. each were issued to public at a premium of Rs 2 per share payable on allotment. Applications were received for 12,000 shares. What will be the amount of securities premium received by the company and entered in the books on issue of share capital?
Options:
₹ 4000
₹ 20000
₹ 24000
None of the above
Correct Answer:
₹ 20000
Explanation:
Amount of security premium = 10,000*2=20,000