Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
At the time of forfeiture of shares the Share Capital account is................by the company.
Options:
Debited with called-up value
Debited with paid up value
Credited with paid up value
Credited with called up value
Correct Answer:
Debited with called-up value
Explanation:
When shares are forfeited, the company debits the Share Capital account with the called-up value of the forfeited shares. This reflects the reduction in the company's issued capital as a result of the forfeiture.