Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

Shares can be forfeited:

Options:

For non-payment of call money

For failure to attend meetings

For failure to repay the loan to the bank

For which shares are pledged as a security

Correct Answer:

For non-payment of call money

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- For non-payment of call money.

Shares can be forfeited for non-payment of call money.

If the calls in arrears are not paid within the stipulated time, the company may decide to forfeit the shares of the defaulting shareholders. The company typically issues a notice to shareholders to inform them about payment otherwise there shares will be forfeited. Forfeiture involves canceling the shares and removing the shareholder's rights.