Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
How the amount of calls in Arrear is shown in the Balance Sheet?
Options:
Added to Share Capital
Deducted from Paid up Share Capital
Shown on the Assets side of Balance Sheet
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Deducted from Paid up Share Capital
Explanation:
Calls in arrears means that the company has demanded money but the shareholders have not yet paid the money. Calls in arrears is an asset of the company and the company has a right on the same. Hence, they are deducted from paid up share capital on the liabilities side of the balance sheet.