Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
A shareholder holding 600 shares paid the amount of call @ R₹5 per share on 1st November 2018 whereas the call was due on 1st March 2019. Interest on calls in advance as per Table F will be :
Options:
₹120
₹60
₹50
₹45
Correct Answer:
₹120
Explanation:
Table F of the Companies Act provides for the payment of Interest on calls in advance @ 12%. Therefore, maximum interest on calls in advance will be
= 600*5*12%*4/12
= Rs 120