A company forfeits 200 shares of Rs. 10 each on which Rs. 600 had been received. It can allow a maximum discount of Rs. 600 on their reissue. Assuming that the company reissues these shares for Rs. 1,800 as fully paid up. What will be the journal entry for the treatment of remaining forfeited amount after adjustment of discount ?
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Share Forfeiture A/c Dr. 400 To Capital Reserve A/c 400
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Capital Reserve A/c Dr. 400 To Share Forfeiture A/c 400
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Share Forfeiture A/c Dr. 200 To Capital Reserve A/c 200
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Capital Reserve A/c Dr. 200 To Share Forfeiture A/c 200
A company forfeits 200 shares of Rs. 10 each on which Rs. 600 had been received. It can allow a maximum discount of Rs. 600 on their reissue. Assuming that the company reissues these shares for Rs. 1,800 as fully paid up. What will be the journal entry for the treatment of remaining forfeited amount after adjustment of discount ?
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Forfeiture A/c Dr. | 400 | |||
| To Capital Reserve A/c | 400 |
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Reserve A/c Dr. | 400 | |||
| To Share Forfeiture A/c | 400 |
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Forfeiture A/c Dr. | 200 | |||
| To Capital Reserve A/c | 200 |
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Reserve A/c Dr. | 200 | |||
| To Share Forfeiture A/c | 200 |
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Forfeited amount is . On reissue the face value is but only is received, so the discount allowed is . The balance is a capital profit and is transferred by debiting Share Forfeiture A/c and crediting Capital Reserve A/c.
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