Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

Ninza Ltd. forfeited 1,200 shares of ₹10 each, on which ₹8 per share as called up and ₹6 per share was paid up. The amount with which share Capital Account will be debited at the time of forfeiture of Share will be:

Options:

₹12,000

₹7,200

₹9,600

₹4,800

Correct Answer:

₹9,600

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - ₹9,600.

Journal entry on forfeiture of shares-

Share Capital A/c Dr. 9600 (1200 x 8) Called up amount
    To Share forfeiture A/c 7200 (1200 x 6) Received amount
    To Share Allotment A/c 2400 Not received amount.

Share capital account is debited with the called up amount so called up amount is 9600.