Q1:

Share Capital

Medium

While issuing the share capital for public subscription where there is no articles of association of its own, the following provisions of Table A will apply:

(A) A period of one month must elapse between two calls.

(B) The amount of call should not exceed 25% of the face value of the share.

(C) A minimum of 7 days' notice is given to the shareholders to pay the amount.

(D) Calls must be made on a uniform basis on all shares within the same class.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 ACC question 1

Q2:

Ratios

Medium

Gross profit ratio of a company was 25%, its credit revenue from operations was Rs. 20,00,000 and its cash revenue from operations was 20% of the total revenue from operations. If the indirect expenses of the company was Rs. 50,000. Calculate its net profit.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 ACC question 2

Q3:

Dissolution

Easy

According to which section of the partnership Act 1932, the dissolution of a partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of the firm?

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Option 4
Correct Answer
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Q4:

Admission

Medium

Arrange the following regarding admission procedure in the correct sequence.

(A) Giving share to the new partner.

(B) Treatment of Goodwill

(C) Calculating new profit sharing ratio & sacrificing ratio

(D) Preparation of Revaluation A/c

(E) Preparing Partner's Capital A/c and Balance Sheet

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
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Q5:

Cash Flow

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Cash Outflows from financing activities(I) Redemption of debentures
(B) Cash Inflows from operating activities(II) Current Investment
(C) Cash and cash equivalents(III) Cash from royalties, fees, commissions and other revenues
(D) Cash Inflows from investing activities(IV) Cash receipt from disposal of fixed assets including intangibles

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
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Q6:

Debentures

Easy

G.S. Rai company ltd. purchased assets of the book value of Rs. 98,000 from another firm. It was agreed that purchase consideration be paid by issuing 11% debentures of Rs. 100 each. Assume debentures have been issued at discount of 20%

Identify the number of debentures issued by the company to the vendor

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Option 3
Correct Answer
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Q8:

Admission

Easy

A, B and C are partners in a firm. If D is admitted as a new partner, what will be its affect?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
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Q9:

Debentures

Easy

If a company issue Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at discount of 5% but redeemable at premium of 5% then what amount will be debited to Loss on Issue of Debentures Account?

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 ACC question 9

Q10:

Retirement/Death

Medium

Rana, Sana and Kamana are partners, sharing profits in the ratio 4:3:2. Rana retires; Sana and Kamana decided to share profits in the future in the ratio of 5:3. The Gaining Ratio of Sana and Kamana will be

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Q11:

Retirement/Death

Easy

The sum due to the retiring partner includes :

(A) His share of profits up to the date of retirement.

(B) His share of goodwill;

(C) His share of accumulated profits ;

(D) His share in the gain of revaluation of assets and liabilities;

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q12:

Admission

Easy

Which of the following is not the main factors affecting the value of Goodwill?

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Q13:

Ratios

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
Accounting ratioType of accounting ratio
(A) Current ratio(I) Liquidity ratios
(B) Stock turnover ratio(II) Activity ratios
(C) Debt Equity ratio(III) Solvency ratios
(D) Operating ratio(IV) Profitability ratios

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Q14:

Admission

Medium

A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. C is admitted into the firm for 1/4 share of profits. C brings in Rs. 20,000 in respect of his capital. The capitals of old partners A and B, after all adjustments relating to goodwill, revaluation of assets and liabilities, etc., are Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively. It is agreed that partners' capitals should be according to the new profit sharing ratio. Determine the new profit sharing ratio

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Q15:

Share Capital

Medium

The director of Priya polymer Limited resolved that 200 equity shares of Rs. 100 each be forfeited for non-payment of the second and final call of Rs. 30 per share. Out of these, 150 shares were re-issued at Rs. 60 per share to Monit. The amount of capital reserve will be:

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Q16:

Admission

Easy

A business has earned average profits of Rs. 1,00,000 during the last few years and the normal rate of return in a similar business is 25%. Ascertain the value of goodwill by capitalisation of average profits method, given that the value of net assets of the business is Rs. 3,20,000.

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Q17:

Accounting

Medium

Which of the following is correct?

The important provision affecting partnership accounting, in the absence of a partnership deed is:

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Q18:

Retirement/Death

Medium

Various accounting aspects involved on death of a partner are as follows:

(A) Adjustment in respect of unrecorded assets and liabilities

(B) Treatment of goodwill

(C) Preparation of Realization A/c

(D) Preparation of Executor's loan A/c

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

Admission

Medium

Hemant and Naman are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. Their capitals were Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. They admitted Samrat on Jan. 1, 2025 as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits. Samrat brought Rs. 60,000 as his capital. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm?

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Q20:

Dissolution

Medium

Stock at the time of dissolution was appearing in books at Rs 50,000. Half of the stock was sold at a discount of 20% and the remaining was taken over by one of the partners at a 10% discount. What amount was received in cash at the time of realization of stock.

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Q21:

Overview

Easy

The need for Codification is :

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Q22:

Ratios

Medium

A trader carries an average inventory of Rs. 40,000. His inventory turnover ratio is 8 times. If he sells goods at a profit of 20% on Revenue from operations, find out the gross profit.

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Q23:

Cash Flow

Easy

Dividend paid by a company to its shareholder is classified as which type of activity under cash flow statement?

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Q24:

Nature/Structure

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Reserves and Surplus(I) Share Options Outstanding Account
(B) Non-current Liabilities(II) Long term provisions
(C) Current Liabilities(III) Short-term borrowing
(D) Shareholder's Fund(IV) Calls in arrear

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q25:

Dissolution

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Payment of loans due to partners(I) Realisation A/c Dr To Bank A/c
(B) For settlement of partners' accounts, in case their capital account shows a debit balance(II) Bank A/c Dr. A/c To loan to partners
(C) For settlement of loan by a firm to a partner(III) Bank A/c Dr. To Partner's Capital A/c
(D) For settlement of any unrecorded liability(IV) Partner's Loan A/c Dr. To Bank A/c

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Q26:

Accounting

Medium

Arrange the following in a sequence, in which they will be utilize for the payment of losses:

(A) Out of capital of partners.

(B) Out of profits.

(C) By the partners individually in their profit sharing ratio.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

Dissolution

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Compulsory Dissolution(I) Partner becomes insane
(B) Dissolution by notice(II) Death of a partner
(C) Dissolution by Court(III) Business become illegal
(D) Dissolution on certain contingencies(IV) Partnership at will

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Q28:

Analysis

Easy

Which of the following indicate limitation of Financial analysis:

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Q29:

Analysis

Easy

The common size statements are useful, both, in intra-firm comparisons over different years and also in making inter-firm comparisons for several years. This analysis is also known as

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Q30:

Dissolution

Easy

Arrange the following in the sequence in which they shall be applied in payment at the time of dissolution of a firm:

(A) The debts of the firm to the third parties.

(B) Partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital (i.e. partner's loan).

(C) Each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital.

(D) Divided among the partners in their profit sharing ratio.

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Q31:

Share Capital

Easy

The important steps in the procedure of share issue are :

(A) The company issues the prospectus to the public.

(B) The company has to get minimum subscription within 120 days from the date of the issue of the prospectus.

(C) The prospective investors intending to subscribe the share capital of the company would make an application along with the application money.

(D) Letters of allotment are sent to those whom the shares have been alloted, and letters of regret to those to whom no allotment has been made.

Choose the correct sequence of steps from the options given below:

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Q32:

Ratios

Medium

X Ltd. has a current ratio of 3:1 and quick ratio of 2:1. If excess of current assets over quick assets, represented by inventories is Rs. 5,000, calculate current assets and quick assets.

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Q33:

Admission

Easy

The steps involved in calculation of Goodwill under Super Profit method are:

(A) Calculate the super profits by deducting normal profit from the average profits.

(B) Calculate the normal profit on the firm's capital on the basis of the normal rate of return.

(C) Calculate the average profit.

(D) Calculate goodwill by multiplying the super profits by the given number of years' purchase.

Choose the correct sequence of steps from the options given below:

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Q34:

Share Capital

Easy

Minimum subscription is the minimum amount that, in the opinion of directors, must be raised to meet the needs of business operations of the company relating to:

(A) The price of any property purchased, or to be purchased, which has to be met wholly or partly out of the proceeds of issue;

(B) Preliminary expenses payable by the company and any commission payable in connection with the issue of shares;

(C) Working capital;

(D) Any other expenditure required for the usual conduct of business operations

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Q35:

Retirement/Death

Medium

Asha, Deepa and Lata are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Deepa retires. After making all adjustments relating to revaluation, goodwill, Payment to Deepa and accumulated profit etc., the capital accounts of Asha and Lata showed a credit balance of Rs. 1,60,000 and Rs. 80,000 respectively. It was decided to adjust the capitals of Asha and Lata in their new profit sharing ratio. You are required to calculate the new capitals of the partners i.e Asha and Lata.

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Q36:

Debentures

Medium

Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 95,000

Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. 10,000

To 9% Debenture A/c 1,00,000

To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c 5,000

On the basis of the above entry, determine the rate of discount at which Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each were issued if they were to be redeemed at a premium of 5%.

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Q37:

Analysis

Easy

Which analysis is a judgemental process which aims to estimate current and past financial positions and the results of the operation of an enterprise, with primary objective of determining the best possible estimates and predictions about the future conditions?

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Q38:

Share Capital

Medium

Securities Premium Account can be used only for the following purposes:

(A) To issue partly paid bonus shares to the extent not exceeding unissued share capital of the company;

(B). Buy back of own shares.

(C). To write-off the expenses of, or commission paid, or discount allowed on any securities of the company;

(D). To pay premium on the redemption of preference shares or debentures of the company.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q39:

Analysis

Medium

From the following details, calculate net profit before tax:

Net Profit after tax is Rs. 50,000;

15% Long-term debt 12,00,000;

Tax rate 20%.

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Q40:

Debentures

Medium

The following journal entry appears in the books of X Co. Ltd.

Bank A/c Dr. 4,75,000

Loss on issue of debenture A/c Dr. 75,000

To 12% Debentures A/c 5,00,000

To Premium on Redemption of Debenture A/c 50,000

In this case the debentures have been issued at a discount of 5% . What is the rate of premium on redemption of debentures?

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Q41:

Accounting

Easy

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

A Solid Partnership

A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following:

(i) Interest on partners’ capital @ 5% p.a.

(ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of Rs. 6,00,000 for the firm.

(iii) T was guaranteed a profit of Rs. 2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3.

During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of Rs. 3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were Rs. 8,60,000. Partner’s capital on April 01, 2018 were A - Rs. 3,00,000; V - Rs. 3,00,000 and T - Rs. 2,00,000.

What is the amount of A's deficiency of annual fee?

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Q42:

Accounting

Hard

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

A Solid Partnership

A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following:

(i) Interest on partners’ capital @ 5% p.a.

(ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of Rs. 6,00,000 for the firm.

(iii) T was guaranteed a profit of Rs. 2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3.

During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of Rs. 3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were Rs. 8,60,000. Partner’s capital on April 01, 2018 were A - Rs. 3,00,000; V - Rs. 3,00,000 and T - Rs. 2,00,000.

What is the amount of profit to be credited to A's Capital account?

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Q43:

Accounting

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

A Solid Partnership

A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following:

(i) Interest on partners’ capital @ 5% p.a.

(ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of Rs. 6,00,000 for the firm.

(iii) T was guaranteed a profit of Rs. 2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3.

During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of Rs. 3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were Rs. 8,60,000. Partner’s capital on April 01, 2018 were A - Rs. 3,00,000; V - Rs. 3,00,000 and T - Rs. 2,00,000.

What is the amount of T's deficiency in profits?

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Q44:

Accounting

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

A Solid Partnership

A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following:

(i) Interest on partners’ capital @ 5% p.a.

(ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of Rs. 6,00,000 for the firm.

(iii) T was guaranteed a profit of Rs. 2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3.

During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of Rs. 3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were Rs. 8,60,000. Partner’s capital on April 01, 2018 were A - Rs. 3,00,000; V - Rs. 3,00,000 and T - Rs. 2,00,000.

What is the amount of profit to be credited to V's Capital account?

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Q45:

Accounting

Easy

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

A Solid Partnership

A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following:

(i) Interest on partners’ capital @ 5% p.a.

(ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of Rs. 6,00,000 for the firm.

(iii) T was guaranteed a profit of Rs. 2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3.

During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of Rs. 3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were Rs. 8,60,000. Partner’s capital on April 01, 2018 were A - Rs. 3,00,000; V - Rs. 3,00,000 and T - Rs. 2,00,000.

In which ratio the deficiency of T will be borne by A & V.

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Q46:

Share Capital

Easy

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

On January 1, 2024, the Director of X Ltd. issued for public subscription 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 12 per share payable, Rs. 5 on application (including premium), Rs. 4 on allotment and the balance on call on May 01, 2024. The issue was closed on February 10, 2024 by which date applications for 70,000 shares were received. Of the cash received Rs. 40,000 was returned and Rs. 60,000 was applied to the amount due on allotment, the balance of which was paid on February 16, 2024. All the shareholders paid the call due on May 01, 2024 with the exception of an allottee of 500 shares. These shares were forfeited on September 29, 2024 and reissued as fully paid at Rs. 8 per share on November 01, 2024. The company, as a matter of policy, does not maintain a calls-in-arrears account.

On Reissue of 500 forfeited shares as fully paid at Rs. 8 per share, what amount will be debited to Shares Forfeiture Account?

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Q47:

Share Capital

Easy

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

On January 1, 2024, the Director of X Ltd. issued for public subscription 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 12 per share payable, Rs. 5 on application (including premium), Rs. 4 on allotment and the balance on call on May 01, 2024. The issue was closed on February 10, 2024 by which date applications for 70,000 shares were received. Of the cash received Rs. 40,000 was returned and Rs. 60,000 was applied to the amount due on allotment, the balance of which was paid on February 16, 2024. All the shareholders paid the call due on May 01, 2024 with the exception of an allottee of 500 shares. These shares were forfeited on September 29, 2024 and reissued as fully paid at Rs. 8 per share on November 01, 2024. The company, as a matter of policy, does not maintain a calls-in-arrears account.

What amount will be credited to Equity Share Application Account on February 10, 2024?

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Q48:

Share Capital

Easy

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

On January 1, 2024, the Director of X Ltd. issued for public subscription 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 12 per share payable, Rs. 5 on application (including premium), Rs. 4 on allotment and the balance on call on May 01, 2024. The issue was closed on February 10, 2024 by which date applications for 70,000 shares were received. Of the cash received Rs. 40,000 was returned and Rs. 60,000 was applied to the amount due on allotment, the balance of which was paid on February 16, 2024. All the shareholders paid the call due on May 01, 2024 with the exception of an allottee of 500 shares. These shares were forfeited on September 29, 2024 and reissued as fully paid at Rs. 8 per share on November 01, 2024. The company, as a matter of policy, does not maintain a calls-in-arrears account.

What is the amount of excess application money credited to share allotment and money refunded on rejected application in totality?

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Q49:

Share Capital

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

On January 1, 2024, the Director of X Ltd. issued for public subscription 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 12 per share payable, Rs. 5 on application (including premium), Rs. 4 on allotment and the balance on call on May 01, 2024. The issue was closed on February 10, 2024 by which date applications for 70,000 shares were received. Of the cash received Rs. 40,000 was returned and Rs. 60,000 was applied to the amount due on allotment, the balance of which was paid on February 16, 2024. All the shareholders paid the call due on May 01, 2024 with the exception of an allottee of 500 shares. These shares were forfeited on September 29, 2024 and reissued as fully paid at Rs. 8 per share on November 01, 2024. The company, as a matter of policy, does not maintain a calls-in-arrears account.

What is the amount of Profit on reissue of Forfeited Shares Accounts transferred to capital reserve?

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Q50:

Share Capital

Medium

Comprehension:

Read the following passage and answer the questions

On January 1, 2024, the Director of X Ltd. issued for public subscription 50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at Rs. 12 per share payable, Rs. 5 on application (including premium), Rs. 4 on allotment and the balance on call on May 01, 2024. The issue was closed on February 10, 2024 by which date applications for 70,000 shares were received. Of the cash received Rs. 40,000 was returned and Rs. 60,000 was applied to the amount due on allotment, the balance of which was paid on February 16, 2024. All the shareholders paid the call due on May 01, 2024 with the exception of an allottee of 500 shares. These shares were forfeited on September 29, 2024 and reissued as fully paid at Rs. 8 per share on November 01, 2024. The company, as a matter of policy, does not maintain a calls-in-arrears account.

On Forfeiture of 500 shares for non-payment of call money, what amount will be credited to Shares Forfeiture Account?

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