Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

A company forfeited 400 shares of ₹20 each, ₹15 called up, on which application and allotment money of ₹11 per share has been received. How much amount is to be transferred to the share forfeiture account?

Options:

₹4,000

₹4,400

₹4,600

₹5,000

Correct Answer:

₹4,400

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- ₹4,400.

Journal entry on forfeiture of shares-

Share Capital A/c Dr.  ₹6,000(400 x 15)
       To Share Forfeiture A/c      ₹4,400 (400 x 11)
       To Share first Call A/c        ₹1,600 ( 400 x 4)

₹4,400 is the received amount which will be forfeited and go into the share forfeiture account.