Accounting for Share Capital Problems and Solutions [AHSEC Solved Practical Problems 2012 to 2025]

Accounting for Share Capital Problems and Solutions 

[AHSEC Solved Practical Problems 2012 to 2025]

2025

16. Ayushi Ltd. issued 7,000 equity shares of ₹10 each at a premium of ₹2 per share payable as follows: 8

On Application - ₹3

On Allotment - ₹5 (including premium)

On First and Final Call – ₹4

Applications were received for 11,000 shares. The excess money was refunded and the allotment money was received in full. When the first and final call was made the amount due was received with the exception of 200 shares. These 200 shares were forfeited and subsequently reissued as fully paid up for a consideration of ₹6 per share. Give Journal entries in the books of the company recording the transactions.

Journal Entries

In the books of Ayushi Ltd.

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

         To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received on 11,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each)

 

33,000

 

33,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

To Bank A/c

(Being application money on 7,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each transferred to Equity Share Capital Account and excess application money of 4,000 shares refunded)

 

33,000

 

21,000

12,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                                            Dr.

           To Equity Share Capital A/c

           To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 7000 shares @ Rs. 5 per share including premium of Rs. 2 per share)

 

35,000

 

21,000

14,000

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

           To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being the balance allotment money received)

 

35,000

 

35,000

Equity Share First and Final Call A/c                             Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being first and final call money due on 7000 shares @ Rs. 4 each)

 

28,000

 

28,000

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                                                           Dr.

           To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 6800 shares @ Rs. 4 per share. Money not received on 200 shares has been transferred to Call-in-Arrear Account)

 

27,200

800

 

 

28,000

Equity Share Capital A/c [200 x 10]                            Dr.

          To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

          To Forfeited Shares A/c

(Being the forfeiture of 200 equity shares for non-payment of first and final call @ Rs. 4 each)

 

2,000

 

800

1,200

Bank A/c [200 x Rs. 6]                                                   Dr.

Forfeited Shares A/c [200 x Rs. 4]                              Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 200 equity shares of Rs. 10 each @ Rs. 6 per share)

 

1,200

800

 

 

2,000

Forfeited Shares A/c                                     Dr.

         To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being the profit on re-issue of 200 shares transferred to Capital Reserve Account)

 

400

 

400

 

2024

16. Anvi Ltd. has issued 10,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 2 each payable as follows: 8

On Application = Rs. 2

On Allotment = Rs. 5 (including premium)

On First and Final Call = Rs. 5

The shares have been fully subscribed, called up and paid-up except the following:

(a) Allotment and First and Final Call money on 500 shares held by Ritu, and

(b) First and Final Call money on 600 shares held by Jitu.

All these shares have been forfeited and re-issued at 10% discount as fully paid.

Give Journal Entries in the books of the company.

Journal Entries

In the books of Anvi Ltd.

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Bank A/c                     Dr.

         To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 2 each)

 

20,000

 

20,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being application money on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 2 each transferred to Equity Share Capital Account)

 

20,000

 

20,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                     Dr.

           To Equity Share Capital A/c

           To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 10000 shares @ Rs. 5 per share including premium of Rs. 2 per share)

 

50,000

 

30,000

20,000

Bank A/c                  Dr.

Calls in Arrear A/c Dr.                                    

           To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being the balance allotment money received on 9500 shares)

 

47,500

2,500

 

 

50,000

Equity Share First and Final Call A/c              Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being first and final call money due on 10000 shares @ Rs. 5 each)

 

50,000

 

50,000

Bank A/c                                         Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                        Dr.

           To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 8900 shares @ Rs. 5 per share. Money not received on 1100 (500+600) shares has been transferred to Call-in-Arrear Account)

 

44,500

5,500

 

 

50,000

Equity Share Capital A/c [500 x 10]                            Dr.

Securities Premium Reserve A/c                                  Dr.

          To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

          To Forfeited Shares A/c

(Being the forfeiture of 500 equity shares for non-payment of allotment money of Rs. 5 including premium of Rs. 2 per share and first and final call @ Rs. 5 each)

 

5,000

1,000

 

 

5,000

1,000

Equity Share Capital A/c [600 x 10]                            Dr.

          To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

          To Forfeited Shares A/c

(Being the forfeiture of 600 equity shares for non-payment of first and final call @ Rs. 5 each)

 

6,000

 

3,000

3,000

Bank A/c [1100 x Rs. 9]                                                   Dr.

Forfeited Shares A/c [1100 x Rs. 1]                              Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 1100 equity shares of Rs. 10 each @ Rs. 9 per share)

 

9,900

1,100

 

 

11,000

Forfeited Shares A/c                                     Dr.

         To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being the profit on re-issue of 1100 shares transferred to Capital Reserve Account)

 

2,900

 

2,900

 

2023

16. Amlan Co. Ltd. issued 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 2 each, payable as under:       8

On Application = Rs. 2.

On Allotment = Rs. 5 (including premium).

On First and Final Call = Rs. 5.

The shares were fully subscribed, called up and paid-up except allotment and call money on 500 shares. These shares were forfeited. Give journal entries in the books of the company.

Journal Entries

In the books of Amlan Co. Ltd.

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Bank A/c                     Dr.

         To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received on 50,000 shares @ Rs. 2 each)

 

1,00,000

 

1,00,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being application money on 50,000 shares @ Rs. 2 each transferred to Equity Share Capital Account)

 

1,00,000

 

1,00,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                     Dr.

           To Equity Share Capital A/c

           To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 50000 shares @ Rs. 5 per share including premium of Rs. 2 per share)

 

2,50,000

 

1,50,000

1,00,000

Bank A/c                  Dr.

Calls in Arrear A/c Dr.                                    

           To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being the balance allotment money received on 49500 shares)

 

2,47,500

2,500

 

 

2,50,000

Equity Share First and Final Call A/c              Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being first and final call money due on 50000 shares @ Rs. 5 each)

 

2,50,000

 

2,50,000

Bank A/c                                         Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                        Dr.

           To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 49500 shares @ Rs. 5 per share. Money not received on 500 shares has been transferred to Call-in-Arrear Account)

 

2,47,500

2,500

 

 

2,50,000

Equity Share Capital A/c  [500 x 10]                            Dr.

Securities Premium Reserve A/c                                  Dr.

          To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

          To Forfeited Shares A/c

(Being the forfeiture of 500 equity shares for non-payment of allotment money of Rs. 5 including premium of Rs. 2 per share and first and final call @ Rs. 5 each)

 

5,000

1,000

 

 

5,000

1,000

 

2022

Q. Arnab Company Ltd. issued 10,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10% payable as under:       8

Rs. 30 on Application

Rs. 60 on Allotment (including premium)

Rs. 20 on call

Kamalesh holding 400 shares failed to pay the allotment and call money and Monalisha holding 700 shares failed to pay the call money. Show the Entries in the Cash book and Journal of the company for the above transactions.

Ans:

Cash Book

Particulars

Amount

Particulars

Amount

To Equity Share Application A/c

(10000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(9600 shares @ Rs. 60 each)

To Equity Share final call A/c

(8900 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

3,00,000

 

5,76,000

 

1,78,000

By Balance c/d

 

10,54,000

 

10,54,000

 

10,54,000

Journal Entries

In the books of Arnab Company Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Equity Share Application A/c                   Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 30 each transferred to Share Capital & excess refunded)

 

3,00,000

 

3,00,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                       Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 60 each including premium of Rs. 10 per share)

 

6,00,000

 

5,00,000

1,00,000

Calls-in-arrear A/c                                 Dr.

To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being the allotment money not received on 400 shares)

 

24,000

 

24,000

Equity Share 1st and Final Call A/c                Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the 1st and final call money due on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

2,00,000

 

2,00,000

Calls-in-arrear A/c                                 Dr.

To Equity Share 1st and Final Call A/c

(Being the Equity share 1st and final call money not received on 1100 shares)

 

22,000

 

22,000

 

2020

20. Bijoya Ltd. issued 2,000 shares of Rs. 100 each at par, payable as follows:                     8

On Application

On Allotment

On First Call

On Final Call

Rs. 30

Rs. 30

Rs. 20

Rs. 20

All the shares were duly subscribed for, call-up and paid-up, except the following:

a) Arnab holding 100 shares failed to pay first call and final call money.

b) Ayushi holding 60 shares failed to pay the final money.

All the above shares were forfeited after final call.

Give journal entries in the books of the company to record the above transactions.

Journal Entries

In the Books of Bijoy limited

Particulars

L/F

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Bank A/c                  Dr.

To Share Application A/c

(For application money received on 2000 share @ Rs. 30 each)

 

60,000

 

60,000

Share application A/c              Dr.

To share Capital A/c

(For application money transferred share capital A/c)

60,000

 

60,000

Share allotment A/c          Dr.

To share Capital A/c

(For allotment money due on 2000 share @Rs. 30 each)

60,000

 

60,000

Bank A/c             Dr.

To share allotment A/c

(Being the allotment money received on 2000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

60,000

 

60,000

Share first call A/c           Dr.

To share Capital A/c

(Being the first call money due on 2000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

40,000

 

40,000

Bank A/c    Dr.

Call in arrear A/c        Dr.

To share first call A/c

(Being the first call money received on 1900 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

38,000

2,000

 

 

40,000

Share final call A/c        Dr.

To share capital A/c

(Being the final call money due on 2000 share @ 20 each)

40,000

 

40,000

Bank A/c      Dr.

Calls in arrear A/c         Dr.

To share final call A/c

(Being the final call money received on 1840 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

36,800

3,200

 

 

40,000

 

2019

20. M. S. Limited issued 1,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each payable as follows: 8

On Application

On Allotment

On First Call

On Final Call

Rs. 25 per share

Rs. 25 per share

Rs. 20 per share

Rs. 30 per share

All the shares were duly subscribed for, called-up and paid-up, except Mr. A holding 400 shares did not pay the final call money. Show the entries in the Cash Book and Journal of the company for the above transactions.

Ans:

Cash Book

Particulars

Amount

Particulars

Amount

To Share Application A/c

(1000 shares @ Rs. 25 each)

To Share Allotment A/c

(1000 shares @ Rs. 25 each)

To Share first call A/c

(1000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

To Share final call A/c

(600 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

25,000

 

25,000

 

20,000

 

18,000

By Balance c/d

 

88,000

 

88,000

 

88,000

Journal Entries

In the books of M.S. Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Share Application A/c                                                                      Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money on 1,000 shares @ Rs. 25 each transferred to Share Capital & excess refunded)

 

25,000

 

25,000

Share Allotment A/c                                                                          Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 1,000 shares @ Rs. 25 each)

 

25,000

 

25,000

Share 1st Call A/c                                                                                 Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the first call money due on 1,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

20,000

 

20,000

Share 2nd and Final Call A/c                                                               Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the first call money due on 1,000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

30,000

 

30,000

Calls-in-arrear A/c                                                                                Dr.

To Share 2nd and Final Call A/c

(Being the 2nd and final call money not received on 400 shares)

 

12,000

 

12,000

2018

20. Honda Limited issued 10,000 equity shares of 100 each payable as follows:

Rs. 20/- on application

Rs. 30/- on allotment

Rs. 20/- on first call

Rs. 30/- on second and final call

10,000 shares were applied for the allotted. All money due was received with the exception of both the calls on 300 shares held by SUPRIYA. These shares were forfeited. Give necessary journal entries.    8

Ans:

Journal Entries

In the books of Honda Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Bank A/c                              Dr.

To Share Application A/c

(Being the application money received on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

2,00,000

 

2,00,000

Share Application A/c               Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each transferred to Share Capital & excess refunded)

 

2,00,000

 

2,00,000

Share Allotment A/c                   Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

3,00,000

 

3,00,000

Bank A/c                                       Dr.

To Share Allotment A/c

(Being the allotment money received on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

3,00,000

 

3,00,000

Share 1st Call A/c                       Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the first call money due on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

2,00,000

 

2,00,000

Bank A/c                                   Dr.

Calls-in-arrear A/c                   Dr.

To Share 1st Call A/c

(Being the first call money received on 9,700 shares)

 

1,94,000

6,000

 

 

2,00,000

Share 2nd and Final Call A/c               Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the 2nd and final call money due on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

3,00,000

 

3,00,000

Bank A/c                                                Dr.

Calls-in-arrear A/c                               Dr.

To Share 2nd and Final Call A/c

(Being the 2nd and final call money received on 9,700 shares)

 

2,91,000

9,000

 

 

3,00,000

 

2017

20. NE Traders Ltd. issued 5,000 shares of Rs. 20/- each at a par payable as follows:

Rs. 5/- on Application

Rs. 5/- on Allotment

Rs. 5/- on First Call

Rs. 5/- on Second and Final Call

All the shares were duly subscribed for, called up and paid up. Show the necessary entries in Cash Book and Journal of the company for the above transactions.

Solution:

Cash Book

Particulars

Amount

Particulars

Amount

To Share Application A/c

To Share Allotment A/c

To Share 1st Call A/c

 To Share 2nd & Final Call A/c

25,000

25,000

25,000

25,000

By Balance c/d

 

1,00,000

 

1,00,000

 

1,00,000

Journal Entries

In the Books of NE traders Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Share Application A/c                                                                                               Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

( Being the application money transferred)

 

25,000

 

25,000

Share Allotment A/c                                                                                                  Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

( Being Allotment money  due)

 

25,000

 

25,000

Share 1st Call A/c                                                                                                        Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

( Being the Share 1st Call due)

 

25,000

 

25,000

Share 2nd & Final Call A/c                                                                                          Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the Share 2nd & Final Call due)

 

25,000

 

25,000

 

2015

20. X Ltd. Issued 2,000 shares of Rs. 100/- each at a premium of Rs. 20 payable as follows:

Rs. 30/- on Application.

Rs. 50/- on Allotment (including securities premium Rs. 20/-)

Rs. 40/- on First Call & Final Call.

All the shares were duly subscribed for, called up and paid up, except Miss Nitu who holding 300 shares failed to pay First & Final call money. Show entries in the Cash Book and Journal of the company for the above transactions.                  8

Solution:

Cash Book

Particulars

Amount

Particulars

Amount

To Share Application A/c

To Share Allotment A/c

To Share 1st & Final Call A/c

60,000

1,00,000

68,000

By Balance c/d

 

2,28,000

 

2,28,000

 

2,28,000

Journal Entries

In the books of the Company

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Share Application A/c                                                                                               Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money received on 2000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

60,000

 

60,000

Share Allotment A/c                                                                                                  Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 2000 shares @ Rs. 50 each including Premium @ Rs. 20 per share)

 

1,00,000

 

60,000

40,000

Share 1st and Final Call A/c                                                                                       Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the first & final call money due on 2000 shares @ Rs. 40 each)

 

80,000

 

80,000

Calls-in-arrear A/c                                                                                                      Dr.

To Share 1st and Final Call a/c

(Being the call money not received on 300 shares @ Rs. 40 each)

 

12,000

 

12,000

 

2014/2016

20. Jugmug Limited has an authorized capital of Rs.1000000 divided into 100000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The directors decided to issue 50000 shares to the public at a premium of 10% payable as follows:                  8

On Application: Rs.3

On Allotment: Rs. 5 (Including Premium) and the Balance on 1st and final call.

The company received application for 60000 shares. The directors decided to reject the excess application and the money thereon was refunded. The calls were made and call money duly received. Give Journal Entries; prepare a Cash Book and a Balance Sheet in the books of the company.

Solution:

Cash Book

Particulars

Amount

Particulars

Amount

To Share Application A/c

(60,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each)

To Share Allotment A/c

To Share 1st & Final Call A/c

1,80,000

 

2,50,000

1,50,000

By Share Application

(10,000 shares @ Rs. 3)

By Balance c/d

30,000

 

5,50,000

 

5,80,000

 

5,80,000

Journal Entries

In the books of Jugmug Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Equity Share Application A/c                                                              Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money of 50,000 shares transferred to share capital)

 

1,50,000

 

1,50,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                                                                 Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 50,000 shares @ 5 each including premium @ Rs. 1 per share

 

2,50,000

 

2,00,000

50,000

Equity Share 1st & Final Call A/c                                                         Dr.

To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the First call money due on 50,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each)

 

1,50,000

 

1,50,000

Balance Sheet of Jugmug Ltd.

Particulars

Amount

         I.            Equity & Liabilities:

1)      Shareholder’s Fund

a)       Share Capital

Authorized Capital

1,00,000 @ 10 each

 

 

 

 

10,00,000

Issued Capital

50,000 @ 10 each

 

5,00,000

Subscribe Capital

50,000 @ 10 each

 

5,00,000

Called up Capital

50,000 @ 10 each

 

5,00,000

Paid up Capital

50,000 @ 10 each

b)      Reserves & Surplus

Securities Premium Reserve

 

5,00,000

 

50,000

Total

5,50,000

       II.            Assets:

1)      Current Assets

a)       Cash & Cash equivalent

 

 

5,50,000

Total

5,50,000

 

2013

20. Karan Ltd. decided to issue 10000 shares of Rs.100 each at a discount of 10%, payable as follows:

On Application – Rs.30

On Allotment – Rs.40 (After deducting discount)

Balance on 1st and final call.

The company received 9000 applications. All the shares were duly accepted and allotted. All the calls were duly made and all call money received accordingly. Give Journal Entries and prepare a Balance Sheet.

Solution:

Journal Entries

In the books of Karan Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Bank A/c                                                                                                                      Dr.

To Share Application A/c

(Being the application money received on 9000 shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

2,70,000

 

2,70,000

Share Application A/c                                                                                                Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money transferred to share Capital)

 

2,70,000

 

2,70,000

Share Allotment A/c                                                                                                  Dr.

Discount on issue of share A/c                                                                                Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 9000 shares @ Rs. 40 each after deducting discount)

 

3,60,000

90,000

 

 

4,50,000

Bank A/c                                                                                                                      Dr.

To Share Allotment A/c

(Being the allotment money received on 9000 shares @ Rs. 40 each)

 

3,60,000

 

3,60,000

Share 1st Call & Final Call A/c                                                                                   Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the first and final call money due on 9000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

1,80,000

 

1,80,000

Bank A/c                                                                                                                      Dr.

To Share 1st & Final call A/c

(Being the first and final call money received)

 

1,80,000

 

1,80,000

 

2012

Q.20: Ashok publications Ltd. issues 3,000 shares of Rs 10 each, payable as follow:                  (8)

On Application Rs 2

On Allotment Rs 3

On first call Rs 2 And the balance when required.

3,200 shares were applied for, application for 3000 was accepted by the Directors and the balance application was rejected and money returned. Allotment money was duly received and first call was received on 2950 shares. Pass journal entries in the books of the company for the above transactions.

Solution:

Journal Entries

In the books of Ashok Publications Ltd.

Particulars

L/f

Amount Dr.

Amount Cr.

Bank A/c                                                                                                                     Dr.

To Share Application A/c

(Being the application money received on 3200 shares @ Rs. 2 each)

 

6,400

 

6,400

Share Application A/c                                                                                              Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

To Bank A/c

(Being the application money on 3000 shares @ Rs. 2 each transferred to Share Capital & excess refunded)

 

6,400

 

6,000

400

Share Allotment A/c                                                                                                Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 3000 shares @ Rs. 3 each)

 

9,000

 

9,000

Bank A/c                                                                                                                    Dr.

To Share Allotment A/c

(Being the allotment money received on 3000 shares @ Rs. 3 each)

 

9,000

 

9,000

Share 1st Call A/c                                                                                                      Dr.

To Share Capital A/c

(Being the first call money due on 3000 shares @ Rs. 2 each)

 

6,000

 

6,000

Bank A/c                                                                                                                   Dr.

Calls-in-arrear A/c                                                                                                   Dr.

To Share 1st Call A/c

(Being the first call money received on 2950 shares)

 

5,900

100

 

 

6,000

 

2009

Q. Kamrup Foods Ltd. issued 10,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of 10% payable as under:

On application Rs. 2 per share;

On allotment Rs. 5 per share (including premium);

On first and final call Rs. 4 per share.

Applications were received for 8,000 shares and all these applications were accepted. All money due were received except the first and final call money on 300 shares which were forfeited. Subsequently 200 of the forfeited shares were reissued at Rs. 7 per share as fully paid up. Pass necessary journal entries to record the above transactions.

In the books of Kamrup Foods Ltd.

Journal

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Bank A/c                                                                          Dr.

          To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received for 8,000 shares @ Rs. 2 per share)

 

16,000

 

16,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                       Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money on 8,000 shares @ Rs. 2 per share transferred to Equity Share capital Account)

 

16,000

 

16,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                                          Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

         To Securities Premium Reserve A/c

(Being allotment money due on 8,000 shares @ Rs. 5 each including premium of Rs. 1 each)

 

40,000

 

32,000

8,000

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

          To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being allotment money received on 8,000 shares @ Rs. 5 per share)

 

40,000

 

40,000

Equity Share First and Final Call A/c                             Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being first and final call money due on 8,000 shares @ Rs. 4 per share as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated….)

 

32,000

 

32,000

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                                                           Dr.

          To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 7,700 shares @ Rs. 4 each. Amount not paid on 300 shares had been transferred to Calls-in-Arrear Account)

 

30,800

1,200

 

 

32,000

Equity Share Capital A/c                                                 Dr.

        To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

        To Forfeited Shares A/c (Note 1)

(Being the forfeited of 300 equity shares for non-payment of first and final call)

 

3,000

 

1,200

1,800

Bank A/c (200 x Rs. 7)                                                      Dr.

Forfeited Shares A/c (200 x 3)                                        Dr.

        To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 200 shares of Rs. 10 each as fully paid up at Rs. 7 per share)

 

1,400

600

 

 

 

2,000

Forfeited Shares (200 x 3)                                               Dr.

        To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being the profit on re-issue transferred to Capital Reserve)

 

600

 

600

Working Notes:

(1) Calculation of Amount Forfeited: 300 x [Rs. 2 on application + Rs. 4 on allotment] = Rs. 1,800

(2) Amount transferred to Capital Reserve = 200 x (Rs. 6 – 3) = Rs. 600

(3) Forfeited amount of Rs. 600 (on 100 shares which has not been re-issued) will be shown in the Balance Sheet as a part of paid-up Capital.

(2004, 2008, 2013)

Q. Indian Express Ltd has forfeited the following shares of Rs. 100 each for non-payment of allotment and call money.

(a) 100 shares held by X who has paid only the application money @ Rs. 10 each.

(b) 200 shares held by Y who has paid only the application and allotment money @ Rs. 10 and Rs. 20 each respectively.

(c) 300 shares held by Z who has paid only the application, allotment and the first call money @ Rs. 10, Rs. 20 and Rs. 30 respectively. Shares have been fully called up. All the shares are forfeited and are re-issued at 10% discount. Give journal entries.

In the books of the Indian Express Ltd.

Journal

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Share Capital A/c [600xRs. 100]                                           Dr.

         To Share Allotment A/c [100x20]

         To Share First Call A/c  [300x30]

         To Share Final Call A/c [600x40]

         To Forfeited Shares A/c (Note 2)

(Being the forfeiture of 600 shares for non-payment of allotment money on 100 shares, first call money on 300 shares and final call money on 600 shares)

 

60,000

 

2,000

9,000

24,000

25,000

 

Bank A/c [600xRs. 90]                                                    Dr.

Forfeited Shares A/c                                                       Dr.

          To Share Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 600 shares @ Rs. 90 each as per Boards Resolution No…. dated…..)

 

54,000

6,000

 

 

60,000

Forfeiture Shares A/c                                                      Dr.

           To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being the profit on forfeiture transferred to Capital Reserve)

 

19,000

 

19,000

Working Notes:

(1) Calculation of Calls-in-Arrear

X has paid only application money @ Rs. 10 each. He has not paid allotment, first call and final call monies @ Rs. 20 30 and 40 respectively.

Y has paid only application and allotment money but has not paid first call and final call monies.

Z has not paid only final call money.

Therefore, total calls-in-arrear:

               

(2) Amount Forfeited

               

(3) Amount transferred to Capital Reserve

               

2007

Q. Sony Ltd. issued 10,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each, payable as Rs. 30 on application, Rs. 50 on allotment and Rs. 20 on first and final call. The shares were fully subscribed, called up and paid up except the following:

(a) Rajeev holding 500 shares failed to pay allotment and call money and

(b) Sanjeev holding 800 shares failed to pay the call money.

All these shares were forfeited and subsequently reissued as fully paid at a discount of Rs. 20 per share. Expenses on reissue were Rs. 500. Give Journal entries in the books of the company.

In the books of Sony Ltd.

Journal

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Bank A/c                                                                           Dr.

         To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received on 10,000 equity shares @ Rs. 30 each)

 

3,00,000

 

 

3,00,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the application money on 10,000 equity shares @ Rs. 30 each transferred to Equity Share Capital Account)

 

3,00,000

 

3,00,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                                            Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being allotment money due on 10,000 equity shares @ 50 each)

 

5,00,000

 

5,00,000

Bank A/c [9,500x50]                                                       Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                                                          Dr.

           To Equity Allotment A/c

(Being the allotment money received on 9500 shares @ Rs. 50 each)

 

4,75,000

25,000

 

 

5,00,000

Equity Shares First and Final Call A/c                          Dr.

           To Equity Shares Capital A/c

(Being the first and final call money due on 10,000 equity shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

2,00,000

 

2,00,000

Bank A/c [8,700x20]                                                       Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c [1,300x20]                                      Dr.

           To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 8,700 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

1,74,000

26,000

 

 

2,00,000

Equity Share Capital A/c [1,300xRs. 100]                    Dr.

          To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

          To Forfeited Shares A/c (Note 1)

(Being the forfeiture of 1,300 shares for non-payment of allotment money on 500 shares and first and final call monies on 1,300 shares)

 

1,30,000

 

51,000

79,000

Bank A/c [1,300xRs. 80]                                                 Dr.

Forfeited shares A/c [1,300xRs. 20]                             Dr.

           To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 1,300 shares @ Rs. 80 each)

 

1,04,000

26,000

 

 

 

1,30,000

Expenses on Re-issue A/c                                               Dr.

          To Bank A/c

(Being the expenses on re-issue paid)

 

500

 

500

Forfeited Shares A/c                                                       Dr.

         To Expenses on Re-issue A/c

         To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being profit on re-issue transferred to Capital Reserve)

 

53,000

 

500

52,500

Working Notes:

(1) Calculation of Amount Forfeited:

               

(2) Amount transferred to Capital Reserve

               

Q. (1999). Famous Company Ltd. issued 6,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 2 per share payable as follows:

On application Rs. 3 per share

On allotment Rs. 5 per share including premium.

On first and final call Rs. 4 per share.

Subscriptions were received for Rs. 10,000 shares. The excess money was refunded and the allotment money was received in full. In due course, the first and final call was made and the amount due was received with the exception of 200 shares. These 200 shares were forfeited and 50 of the forfeited shares were subsequently reissued as fully paid for a consideration of Rs. 6 per share. Prepare the Cash book of the Company recording the above transactions. Also show the equity shares capital account.

In the books of Famous Company Ltd.

Cash Book (Bank column only)

Date

Particulars

Rs.

Date

Particulars

Rs.

 

To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each)

30,000

 

By Equity Share Application A/c

(Being excess application money refunded on 4,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each as per Board’s Resolution No… dated…..)

12,000

 

To Equity Shares Allotment A/c

(Being allotment money received on 6,000 shares @ Rs. 5 each)

30,000

 

By Balance c/d

71,500

 

To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 5,800 shares @ Rs. 4 each)

23,200

 

 

 

 

To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being re-issue of 50 shares @ Rs. 6 each)

300

 

 

 

 

 

83,500

 

 

83,500

In the books of Famous Company Ltd.

Journal

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being application money on 6,000 shares @ Rs. 3 each transferred to Equity Share Capital Account as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated….)

 

18,000

 

18,000

Equity Shares Allotment A/c                                         Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

          To Securities Premium A/c

(Being allotment money due on 6,000 shares @ Rs. 5 including premium of Rs. 2 per share as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated…)

 

30,000

 

18,000

12,000

Equity Share First and Final Call A/c                            Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being first and final call money due on 6,000 shares @ Rs. 4 per share as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated…)

 

24,000

 

24,000

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                                                           Dr.

          To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being the amount not paid on 200 shares @ Rs. 4 each, transferred to Calls-in-Arrear Account)

 

800

 

800

Equity Share Capital A/c                                                 Dr.

           To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

           To Forfeited Shares A/c (Note 1)

(Being the forfeiture of 200 equity shares of Rs. 10 each for non-payment of first and final call money @ Rs. 4 per share, as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated…..)

 

2,000

 

800

1,200

Forfeited Shares A/c                                                        Dr.

         To Equity Shares Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 50 shares at a discount of Rs. 4 per share, as per Board’s Resolution No….. dated…..)

 

200

 

200

Forfeited Shares A/c                                                        Dr.

         To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being the profit on re-issue of 50 shares transferred to Capital Reserve)

 

100

 

100

Equity Share Capital Account

Particulars

Rs.

Particulars

Rs.

To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

To Forfeited Shares A/c

To Balance c/d

800

1,200

58,500

By Equity Share Application A/c

By Equity Share Allotment A/c

By Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

By Bank A/c

By Forfeited Shares A/c

18,000

18,000

24,000

300

200

 

60,500

 

60,500

Tutorial Notes:

(1) Profit on re-issue of 50 shares (50 x Rs. 2) Rs. 100 is to be transferred to Capital Reserve.

(2) The balance of forfeited amount Rs. 900 (1,200 – 200 – 100) will be shown in the Balance Sheet as a part of the paid-up capital.

2001

Q. (2001). Eastern Traders Ltd. Offered for public subscription 20,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each at a premium of Rs. 10 per share. The payment was to be made as follows:

On application Rs. 20 per share.

On allotment Rs. 40 (including premium).

On first and final call Rs. 50.

Applications received were for 35,000 shares. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and money was returned and those totalling for 15,000 shares were allotted 10,000 shares on prorata and remaining application were allotted in full. The directors made the final call and one shareholder hold the 500 shares failed to pay the call money and as a consequence his shares were forfeited. 200 of these shares were re-issued as fully paid at Rs. 80 per share and the amount was received. Give Journal entries in the books of the company.

In the books of Eastern Traders Ltd.

Journal

Particulars

L.F.

Dr. (Rs.)

Cr. (Rs.)

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

         To Equity Share Application A/c

(Being application money received on 35,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each)

 

7,00,000

 

7,00,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

         To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being application money on 20,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each transferred to Equity Share Capital Account as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated….)

 

4,00,000

 

4,00,000

Equity Share Application A/c                                         Dr.

         To Bank A/c

(Being application money on 10,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each refunded as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated….)

 

 

2,00,000

 

2,00,000

Equity Share Application                                               Dr.

          To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being excess application money for 5,000 shares @ Rs. 20 each transferred to Equity Share Allotment Account.)

 

1,00,000

 

1,00,000

Equity Share Allotment A/c                                            Dr.

           To Equity Share Capital A/c

           To Securities Premium A/c

(Being the allotment money due on 20,000 shares @ Rs. 40 per share as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated…..)

 

8,00,000

 

6,00,000

2,00,000

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

           To Equity Share Allotment A/c

(Being the balance allotment money received)

 

7,00,000

 

7,00,000

Equity Share First and Final Call A/c                             Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being first and final call money due on 20,000 shares @ Rs. 50 each as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated….)

 

10,00,000

 

10,00,000

Bank A/c                                                                            Dr.

Calls-in-Arrear A/c                                                           Dr.

           To Equity Share First and Final Call A/c

(Being first and final call money received on 19,500 shares @ Rs. 50 per share. Money not received on 500 shares has been transferred to Call-in-Arrear Account)

 

9,75,000

25,000

 

 

10,00,000

Equity Share Capital A/c [500 x 100]                            Dr.

          To Calls-in-Arrear A/c

          To Forfeited Shares A/c [500 x Rs. 50]

(Being the forfeiture of 500 equity shares for non-payment of first and final call @ Rs. 50 each as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated…)

 

50,000

 

25,000

25,000

Bank A/c [200 x Rs. 80]                                                   Dr.

Forfeited Shares A/c [200 x Rs. 20]                              Dr.

          To Equity Share Capital A/c

(Being the re-issue of 200 equity shares of Rs. 100 each @ Rs. 80 as fully paid up as per Board’s Resolution No…. dated…)

 

16,000

4,000

 

 

20,000

Forfeited Shares A/c (Note 1)                                       Dr.

         To Capital Reserve A/c

(Being the profit on re-issue of 200 shares transferred to Capital Reserve Account)

 

6,000

 

6,000

Working Notes:

(1) Amount transferred to Capital Reserve = 200 [Rs. 50 – 20] = Rs. 6,000

(2) Forfeited amount on 300 shares @ Rs. 50 (total Rs. 15,000) will be shown in the Balance Sheet as a part of the paid-up capital.

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