Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
If the public applies for more shares than the shares offered to the public for subscription by the company, then the situation created is called:
Options:
Under subscription
Over subscription
Pro-rata allotment
None of these
Correct Answer:
Over subscription
Explanation:
There are instances when applications for more shares of a company are received than the number offered to the public for subscription. This usually happens in respect of shares issue of well-managed and financially strong companies and is said to be a case of ‘Over Subscription’.