Varun Ltd. forfeited 40,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each for non-payment of first and final call of Rs. 40 per share. The maximum amount of discount per share at which these shares can be re-issued will be :-
Varun Ltd. forfeited 40,000 equity shares of Rs. 100 each for non-payment of first and final call of Rs. 40 per share. The maximum amount of discount per share at which these shares can be re-issued will be :-
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Amount received before forfeiture per share, which is the amount forfeited.
The maximum discount allowed on reissue equals the amount already forfeited on those shares, so it is per share.
Any discount beyond this would create a debit balance that cannot be absorbed by the Share Forfeiture A/c.
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