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Q1:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Reserve capital is

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Option 3
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Q2:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Securities premium can be utilized for

(A) Writing of preliminary expenses.

(B) Issue of bonus share.

(C) Payment of dividends.

(D) Buy back of shares.

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Option 1
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Q3:

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In the case of under subscription of shares.

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Option 1
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Q4:

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Which of the following statements are true with reference to a "company"?

(A) The directors of the company are the owners of the company.

(B) A company is an artificial person.

(C) A company has its common seal.

(D) The liability of the members of the company is limited to the extent of shares held by them

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Option 4
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Q6:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Jindal and Company purchased a machine from High Life Machine Limited for Rs.3,80,000. As per purchase agreement, Rs. 20,000 were paid in cash and balance by issue of shares of Rs.100 each. Find the number of shares issued, if they are issued at par:

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Option 3
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Q7:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Companies Limited by Shares(I) A company which has only one person as a member.
(B) Companies Limited by Guarantee(II) There is no limit on the liability of its members.
(C) Unlimited Companies(III) The liability of its members is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute in the event of the company being wound up.
(D) One Person Company(IV) The liability of its members is limited to the extent of the nominal value of shares held by them.

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Option 2
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Q8:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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The balance of the Share Forfeiture Account will be shown in the Balance Sheet of the Company, under the head of :

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Option 1
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Q9:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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As a general rule, a company cannot ordinarily issue shares at ..................?

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Option 3
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Q10:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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When journal entry for forfeiture of shares is recorded in the Company's books, the Share Capital Account -

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Q11:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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The Profit on reissue of forfeited shares is transferred to :

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Q12:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Sunena, a shareholder holding 500 shares of Rs. 10 each, did not pay the allotment money of Rs. 4 per share (including a premium of Rs. 2) and the first and final call of Rs. 3. Her shares were forfeited after the first and final call. Choose the correct journal entry for forfeiture of the shares.

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Q13:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Money received in advance from shareholders before it is actually called-up by the directors is :

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Q14:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Arrange Categories of Share Capital into correct order-

(A) Subscribed Capital

(B) Authorised Capital

(C) Issued Capital

(D) Called up Capital

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Q15:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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State which of the following combination of statements are true about the Company-

(A) A company is an artificial person.

(B) Capital reserves are created from capital profits.

(C) Shareholders of a company are liable for the acts of the company.

(D) A company's shares are generally transferable.

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Q16:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Shares can be forfeited:

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Q17:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Jain and Co. purchased a machine from Young Life Machine Limited for Rs.3,80,000. As per the purchase agreement, Rs. 20,000 were paid in cash and balance by issue of shares of Rs.100 each. How many shares are issued if the shares are issued at 20% premium.

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Q18:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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In which order, the following types of share capital are shown in the balance sheet of a company?

(A) Subscribed Capital

(B) Called up Capital

(C) Issued Capital

(D) Authorized Capital

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Q19:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Discount allowed on re-issue of forfeited shares, will be:-

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Q20:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Which statements among the following are CORRECT?

(A) A public company's shares are generally transferable.

(B) Share application account is a personal account.

(C) The director of a company may be a shareholder.

(D) Paid up capital can exceed called up capital.

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Q21:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Select the TRUE statement related to the issue/re-issue of equity shares.

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Q22:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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The following are the features of a Company:

(A) Separate Legal Entity

(B) Unlimited Liability

(C) Perpetual Succession

(D) Common Seal

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Q23:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Arrange the important steps in the correct sequence in the procedure of share issue:

(A) Receipt of Applications

(B) Allotment of Shares

(C) Listing of Shares on the Stock Exchange

(D) Issue of Prospectus

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Q24:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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The maximum amount of discount on the re-issue of forfeited shares will be:-

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Q25:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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Select the INCORRECT statement from the below given statements:-

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Q26:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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A company maintains 'Calls in Arrears' Account. What entry it will be passed on receiving first call money provided whole amount due in it is not received:-

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Q27:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

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What is the nominal share capital?

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Q28:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Which of the following is the correct statement in respect of Forfeited Shares :-

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Q29:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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__________ is that portion of the subscribed capital which has not been demanded by the company. The company may collect this amount any time when it needs further funds :-

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Q30:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II

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(A)The maximum amount of share capital which a company is authorized to issue is known as :(I) Capital reserve
(B) Shares can be forfeited for:(II) Share capital
(C) The profit on the reissue of forfeited shares is transferred to :(III) Nominal share capital
(D) Balance of share forfeiture account is shown in the balance sheet under the item :(IV) Non-payment of call money

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