Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

Interest on calls in arrears is charged according to "Table F" at :

Options:

10%

12%

14.5%

11%

Correct Answer:

10%

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- 10%.

If shareholders fail to pay the call amount, the outstanding or unpaid calls become known as "calls in arrears." As per Companies Act, 2013, the maximum rate of interest on calls in advance is 12%p.a. As per Companies Act, 2013, the maximum rate of interest on calls in arrears is 10% p.a.