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The Profit on reissue of forfeited shares is transferred to :

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✅ Correct Option: 3

When shares are forfeited and later reissued, the company receives payment in two stages - first during original issue (before forfeiture) and again during reissue.

The Share Forfeiture Account temporarily holds the amount already received on forfeited shares. When these shares are reissued:

  • If reissued at a discount, that discount amount is adjusted from the Share Forfeiture Account
  • The remaining balance in Share Forfeiture Account represents the net gain

This gain arises from a capital transaction (issue of shares), not from regular business operations. Any profit from capital transactions must be transferred to Capital Reserve.


Capital Reserve is distinct from other reserves because:

  • It's created from capital profits, not trading profits
  • It can only be used for specific purposes like issuing bonus shares or writing off capital losses
  • It cannot be distributed as dividends

The other options are incorrect because:

  • General Reserve is created from revenue profits
  • Capital Redemption Reserve is specifically created when shares are redeemed from profits
  • Reserve Capital is uncalled capital that can only be called in case of winding up

Therefore, profit on reissue of forfeited shares is transferred to Capital Reserve.

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