Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
If vendors are issued fully paid shares of Rs1,25,000 in consideration of net assets of 1,50,000, the balance of Rs25,000 will be credited to which account?
Options:
P and L A/c
Goodwill A/c
Securities Premium A/c
Capital Reserve
Correct Answer:
Capital Reserve
Explanation:
Capital Reserve = Net Assets - Purchase consideration = Rs.1,50,000 - Rs.1,25,000 = Rs.25,000 = Capital Reserve. The journal entry will be: Assets A/c Dr. 1,50,000 --- To Vendor --- 1,25,000 To Capital Reserve A/c --- 25,000 Hence, the correct option is D