Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
Which of the following is not shown under the heading ‘Share Capital’ in a Balance Sheet?
Options:
Subscribed capital
Reserve Capital
Paid Up Capital
Issued capital
Correct Answer:
Reserve Capital
Explanation:
A company may reserve a portion of its uncalled capital to be called only in the event of winding up of the company. Such uncalled amount is called ‘Reserve Capital’ of the company. It is available only for the creditors on winding up of the company. It is not shown in the company’s balance sheet.