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CA CPT Test series 2

Description: Company Accounts: Issue, Forfeiture, Re-issue & Redemption of Shares.
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According to Table A (16), if a sum called in respect of a share is not paid before or on the day fixed for payment, the person from whom the sum is due shall pay interest. What is the rate of interest on call-in-arrears?

  1. 5% p.m.

  2. 5% p.a.

  3. 6% p.m.

  4. 6% p.a.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Table A (16), the rate of interest on call-in-arrears is 5% p.a.

When a company issues shares at a premium & a sum equal to aggregate amount of premium on those shares, it shall be transferred to

  1. Share Premium A/c.

  2. Securities Premium A/c.

  3. Share Premium on Shares Application A/c.

  4. Share Premium on Shares Allotment A/c.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Companies Act, the amount of premium on the shares shall be transferred to Securities Premium.

When a share is issued at its nominal value where par value is payable in installments through cash and no direct record is made in Cash Book and records for Application and allotment are made seperately:

Which of the following entry is wrongly recorded in the books?

  1. Bank A/c To Share Application A/c

  2. Share Allotment A/c To Share Capital A/c

  3. Bank A/c Share Allotment A/c

  4. Bank A/c Share Call Capital A/c


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct entry is passed when Call Money is received as follows: Bank A/c To Share Call A/c

ABC Ltd. issued 40,000 shares of Rs. 10 each to the public payable Rs. 2 on application, Rs. 4 on allotments and Rs. 4 on first call. Applications were received for 50,000 shares. Applications for 5,000 are rejected and application money is returned. Surplus of application money on 5,000 shares is utilized for allotment.

Which is the correct entry for the utilization of excess application money?

  1. Share Application A/c

    To Bank

  2. Share Allotment A/c To Share Capital A/c

  3. Share Application A/c To Share Allotment A/c

  4. Share Capital A/c To Share Application A/c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The excess money on application is utilized for allotment & Share Application A/c is debited while Share Allotment A/c is credited.

Which of the following is the wrong statement?

  1. Articles of Association mention the rate of interest on call-in-advance.

  2. Articles of Association mention the rate of interest on call-in-arrears.

  3. Rules of forfeiture are mentioned in Articles of Association.

  4. Articles of Association empowers the shareholders to accept surrender of shares.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Articles of Association empowers the directors to accept surrender of shares.

All forfeited shares were re-issued @ Rs. 100 each. Which of the following journal entries relating to forfeiture & re-issue is correct?

  1. Forfeiture of Kapil's Shares:

    Equity Shares Capital A/c Rs. 27,000 To Equity Shares Allotment A/c Rs. 12,000 To Equity Shares First Call A/c Rs. 6,000 To Forfeited Shares A/c Rs. 9,000

  2. Forfeiture of Shivam's Shares:

    Equity Shares Capital A/c Rs. 40,000 To Equity Shares First Call A/c Rs. 8,000 To Forfeited Shares A/c Rs. 32,000

  3. Forfeiture of Vishal's Shares:

    Equity Shares Capital A/c Rs. 22,000 To Equity Shares Second and Final Call A/c Rs. 2,000 To Forfeited Shares A/c Rs. 20,000

  4. Entry of re-issue: Bank A/c Rs. 90,000 To Share Capital A/c Rs. 90,000


Correct Option: D

Amit Ltd. issued 6,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each, payable as Re. 1 on application, Rs. 3 on allotment, Rs. 2 on first call and the balance on final call. But Ajay, who holds 300 equity shares, did not pay first and final call amount on these shares and Vijay, who holds 100 shares did not pay final call amount. All other amounts were duly received.

Which entry related to calls is wrongly recorded in the books of company?

  1. Equity Share First Call A/c 12,000 To Equity Share Capital A/c 12,000

  2. Bank A/c 11,400 To Equity Share First Call A/c 11,400

  3. Equity Share Final Call A/c 22,800 To Equity Share Capital A/c 22,800

  4. Bank A/c 22,400 To Equity Share Final Call A/c 22,400


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Final call money due on 6,000 equity shares @ Rs. 4 per share, i.e. 24,000 but here amount is wrongly calculated i.e. 6,000 - 300 = 5,700 x 4 = 22,800.

A Ltd. issued 3,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a discount of 10%. On these shares, payments are to be made as follows: Rs. 2 on application, Rs.3 on allotment and Rs. 5 on first and final calls. Anil, who is a holder of 800 shares has not paid the first and final call, hence, his share have been forfeited and have been reissued at a discount of 10%.

What is the amount of Forfeited Shares A/c transferred to Capital Reserve A/c after re-issue of forfeited shares?

  1. Rs. 4,000

  2. Rs. 800

  3. Rs. 2,400

  4. Rs. 3,200


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The amount of Forfeited Shares A/c is transferred to Capital Reserve after re-issue of shares, i.e. 4,000 - 800 = 3,200.

If redemption is made by using divisible profits then an amount of profit so used for redeeming nominal value would be transferred to ………………. A/c.

  1. Dividend Equalisation Fund

  2. General Reserve

  3. Capital Redemption Reserve

  4. Securities Premium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If redemption is made by using divisible profits then an amount of profit so used for redeeming nominal value would be transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve A/c.

A company issued 1,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each at a discount 10%. The final call of Rs.3 was not paid by 'Z' who holds 100 shares and his shares were forfeited. Half of the forfeited shares were reissued at Rs.8 per share fully paid.

What amount of Forfeited Shares A/c remains after the re-issue of shares?

  1. Rs. 600

  2. Rs. 250

  3. Rs. 300

  4. Rs. 50


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forfeited Shares A/c charged Rs. 600 at the time of forfeiture & half amount remains left & shown in the Forfeited Shares A/c.

A company issued 100 equity shares of Rs.100 each at a discount of 10% to Raj. Raj failed to pay first call of Rs. 20 and second & final calls of Rs. 30 per share. As such, Raj's shares were forfeited. Which is the correct journal entry for forfeiture of shares?

  1. Equity Share Capital A/c 9,000 To Share First Call A/c 2,000 To Share Second and Final Call A/c Rs. 3,000 To Forfeited Share A/c 4,000

  2. Equity Share Capital A/c 10,000 To Discount on Issue of Share A/c 1,000 To Share First Call A/c 2,000 To Share Second and Final Call A/c Rs. 3,000

    To Forfeited Share A/c 4,000

  3. Equity Share Capital A/c 10,000 To Share First Call A/c 2,000 To Share Second and Final Call A/c Rs. 3,000 To Forfeited Share A/c 5,000

  4. Equity Share Capital A/c 9,000 To Discount on Issue of Share A/c 1,000 To Share First Call A/c 2,000 To Share Second and Final Call A/c Rs. 3,000 To Forfeited Share A/c 3,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forfeited shares are those which were originally issued at discount, then discount relating to such forfeited shares must be written off. The relevant portion of discount on issue of shares should be credited.

Which of the following statements is correct about the issue of shares at discount?

  1. A resolution in regard to issue of shares at discount must be passed in Board Meeting.

  2. The resolution must specify the maximum rate of discount not more than 7.5%.

  3. The period of the issue of shares at discount should not be less than two years from the date of commencement of business.

  4. The shares must be issued within 2 months of Court's permission.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The shares must be issued within 2 months of Court's permission.

A Company has already issued 30,000 5% Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 100 each on which Rs. 80 per share has been received. The Company wants to redeem these shares at a premium of 5%. The company has sufficient profits for distribution, but to increase liquid assets, it issues the following:

  1. 10,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each at a Premium of 10%.
  2. 10,000 5% debentures of Rs. 100 each. The above scheme was executed and full amount is received.

Which of the following is incorrect?

  1. Redeemable Preference Shares are redeemable only when they are fully paid up.

  2. The amount payable on redemption is Rs. 31,50,000.

  3. Principal amount of Rs. 30 lacs is to be returned whereas Rs. 10 lacs have been received from the issue of fresh Equity Shares & Rs.10 lacs have been received on 5% Debentures. Therefore, the balance of Rs.10 lacs shall be paid out of Profits.

  4. Share Premium of Rs. 1,50,000 has to be paid on redemption. This shall be paid as Rs. 1,00,000 out of the Premium received from issue of fresh Equity Shares and the balance of Rs. 50,000 from Profits.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Principal amount of Rs. 30 lacs is to be returned whereas Rs. 10 lacs have been received from the issue of fresh Equity Shares Therefore the balance of Rs. 20 lacs shall be paid out of Profits. The sum of Rs. 10 lacs received on 5% Debentures cannot be utilized for the payment of Preference Shares.

Z Limited made the following issue of shares : (i) To a vender who supplied machinery costing Rs.4, 40,000, 4000 Equity shares of Rs.100 each at a premium of 10%, (ii) 1000, 10% Preference shares of Rs.500 each at a premium of 5%, and (iii) 2000 Equity shares of Rs. 100 each at discount of 5%. (iv) 500 Equity shares of Rs. 100 each at par to the promoters.

Which one of the following entries about issue of shares is correctly recorded?

  1. Entry for point (i): Vender's Personal A/c Rs. 4, 40,000 To Equity Share Capital A/c Rs. 4, 40,000

  2. Entry for point (ii): Bank A/c 5, 25,000 To 10% Preference Share Capital A/c Rs. 5, 25,000

  3. Entry for point (iii): Bank A/c 1,90,000 To Equity Share Capital A/c Rs. 1,90,000

  4. Goodwill A/c Rs. 50,000 To Equity Share Capital A/c Rs. 50,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When shares issued to the promoters then the amount of shares issued is recorded through Goodwill A/c.

XYZ Ltd. forfeits 1000 shares of Rs. 10 each on which a shareholder has paid only Rs. 2 on application but failed to pay Rs. 3 on allotment and Rs. 3 on first and final calls. Which is the correct entry for forfeiture?

  1. Share Capital A/c - 10,000 To Share Allotment A/c - 3,000 To Share First and Final Call A/c - 5,000 To Share Application - Rs. 2,000

  2. Share Capital A/c - 2,000 To Forfeited Share A/c - 2,000

  3. Share Capital A/c 10,000 To Share Allotment A/c - 3,000 To Share First and Final Call A/c - 5,000 To Forfeited Share A/c - 2,000

  4. Share Capital A/c 8,000 To Share Allotment A/c 3,000

    To Share First and Final Call A/c - 5,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forfeiture of 10,000 shares for non-payment of allotment and call money & unpaid amount credited through Forfeited Share A/c.

Tata Limited issued a prospectus offering 20,000 shares of Rs. 10 each at a par payable as follow: On application and allotment Rs. 2; on first call Rs. 4 and on final call Rs. 4. Sumesh, the holder of 1000 equity shares did not pay the amount due on both the calls. These 1000 shares were forfeited by the Board of Directors and these 1000 shares were subsequently reissued at Rs. 9 per share. Which is incorrect entry related to forfeiture and re-issue?

  1. Share Capital A/c 10,000 To Share First Call A/c 4,000 To Share Final Call A/c Rs. 4,000 To Forfeited Share A/c 2,000

  2. Bank A/c Rs. 9,000 Forfeited Share A/c 1,000 To Share Capital A/c Rs.10,000

  3. Forfeited Share A/c Rs.2,000 To Capital Reserve A/c 2,000

  4. Share Application and Allotment A/c 2,000 To Forfeited Share A/c 2,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The amount paid on forfeited shares simply transferred to Forfeited Share A/c but no need to debit Share Application and Allotment A/c.

Capital Redemption Reserve account is available only for issue of fully paid……….

  1. equity shares

  2. preference shares

  3. right shares

  4. bonus shares


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under section 80 of The Companies Act, Capital Redemption Reserve account is available only for issue of fully paid bonus shares.

The Directors of Chirag Ltd. resolved that 2,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each, Rs.7 paid be forfeited for non-payment of final call of Rs. 3. 1,000 of these shares were re-issued for Rs. 6 per share. After recording of above entries, following information comes out:

  1. Rs. 14,000 charged to Forfeited Shares A/c at the time of forfeiture.

  2. Rs. 4,000 charged to Forfeited Shares A/c at the time of re-issue.

  3. Rs. 3,000 of Forfeited Shares A/c transferred to Capital Reserve A/c.

  4. Rs. 6,000 of Forfeited Shares A/c remains after re-issue & shown in the liability side of the Balance Sheet.

    Which of the above information is wrong?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Number of forfeited shares: 2,000 & Number of re-issued shares: 1,000. The number of forfeited shares remains after re-issue 1,000 (2,000 - 1,000) & the amount remains Rs. 7,000 (1000 x 7). Rs. 7,000 of Forfeited Shares A/c remains after re-issue and shown in the liability side of the Balance Sheet.

The following balances in the books of ABC Ltd: 10% Redeemable Preference Share Capital Rs. 4,00,000 General Reserve Rs. 90,000 Securities Premium Rs. 20,000 Profit and Loss (Cr.) Rs. 48,000 The Company redeems 6% Redeemable Preference Shares by issue of Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each. Fresh issue of shares is made in lots of 100 shares. Calculate the number of fresh shares to be issued.

  1. 40,000

  2. 26,200

  3. 24,200

  4. 35,200


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Nominal value of 6% Redeemable Preference Shares Rs. 4,00,000 Redemption out of Profits: P/L Balance Rs. 48000 + General Reserve Rs. 90,000 = 1,38,000 The balance by fresh issue: 4,00,000 - 1,38,000 = 2,62,000 Face Value of fresh Equity Share: Rs. 10 No. of shares to be issued: 2,62,000 / 10 = 26,200

A Joint Stock Company issued 20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each. Amount due on these shares was as under: Rs. 2 on Application (1st January) Rs. 3 on Allotment (1st February) Rs. 3 on First Call (1st July) Rs. 2 on Final Call (1st Nov) Ajit paid full amount on 1,000 shares upto Final Call along with First Call. Vijay paid First Call and Final Call money along with Allotment on 500 shares. According to rules, 6% interest is payable on amount received in advance.

What is the value of interest payable to Ajit on Call-in-Advance?

  1. Rs. 40

  2. Rs. 38

  3. Rs. 45

  4. Rs. 123


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Interest payable on Ajit's Shares is Rs. 40 & calculated as follows: Advance Amount: Rs. 2,000 (1,000 shares x Rs. 2 of Final Call) Rate of Interest @ 6% Period: 1st July to 1st Nov = 4 months (2,000) x 6% x 4/12 = Rs. 40

A Company issued 20,000 6% Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 100 each (fully paid-up). These shares are redeemable @ 10% Premium on 31st Dec 2010. A provision of Rs. 40,000 is made every year out of divisible profits for redemption of these shares. Which of the following is wrongly passed?

  1. Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c Rs. 40,000 To Capital Reserve A/c Rs. 40,000

  2. 6% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c 20,00,000 Premium on Redemption of Shares A/c Rs. 2,00,000 To 6% Redeemable Preference Shareholders A/c 22,00,000

  3. Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c Rs. 2,00,000 To Premium on Redemption of Shares A/c Rs. 2,00,000

  4. 6% Redeemable Preference Shareholders A/c 22,00,000 To Bank Rs, 22,00,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct entry is: Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c Rs. 40,000 To Capital Redemption Reserve A/c Rs. 40,000

Section 80 of The Companies Act lays down the following conditions for the redemption of preference shares:

  1. Preference Shares must be fully paid.
  2. Redeemable preference shares can be redeemed only out of divisible profits.
  3. Premium on Redemption of shares be written off through profits or/and Securities Premium of the Company.
  4. The amount of Securities Premium cannot be utilized for the payment of the nominal value of shares. Which of the above conditions is incorrect?
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Redeemable preference shares can be redeemed only out of divisible profits or/and out of the proceeds of fresh issue of shares.

20,000 10% Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 100 each fully paid in SR Ltd. are outstanding. These shares are redeemed at Rs. 110 each & 1,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each are issued at Rs. 120 for cash for the redemption. The balance of Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is Rs. 12,00,000. What is the amount of Profits utilized to write off Premium on Redemption of 10% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c?

  1. Rs. 2,00,000

  2. Rs. 1,80,000

  3. Rs. 20,000

  4. Rs. 12,00,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Premium of Rs. 2,00,000 payable on redemption & Rs. 20,000 Premium received after fresh issue of shares & Premium of Rs. 2,00,000 payable on redemption to be write off as below: Premium payable on redemption is Rs. 2,00,000 - Premium received on fresh issue of shares Rs. 20,000 = 1,80,000 & this amount write off out of Profits.

10,000 7% Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid in XYZ Ltd. are outstanding. These shares are redeemed at Rs. 11 each & 1,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each are issued at Rs. 115 for cash for the redemption.

How to write off the Premium on Redemption of 7% Redeemable Preference Shares?

  1. Premium on Redemption of 7% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c 10,000 To 7% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c 10,000

  2. Bank A/c Rs. 10,000 To Premium on Redemption of 7% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c 10,000

  3. Securities Shares A/c Rs. 10,000 To Premium on Redemption of 7% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c 10,000

  4. Profit and Loss Appropriation Rs. 10,000 To Premium on Redemption of 7% Redeemable Preference Shares A/c 10,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 If shares are redeemable at a premium then such a premium must be provided for out of the Company's Securities Shares A/c.

The following balances in the books of RS Ltd.: 10% Redeemable Preference Share Capital Rs. 4,00,000 General Reserve Rs. 75,000 Securities Premium Rs. 30,000 Profit and Loss (Cr.) Rs. 60,000 Dividend Equalization Fund Rs. 40,000 Workmen Compensation Fund Rs. 25,000 The redemption was carried out on due date, assume that the Company raised necessary bank loan.

Calculate the amount transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve.

  1. Rs. 2,00,000

  2. Rs. 2,30,000

  3. Rs. 1,35,000

  4. Rs. 1,75,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amount utilized for redemption is calculated as below: General Reserve Rs. 75,000 + Profit and Loss (Cr.) Rs. 60,000 + Dividend Equalization Fund Rs. 40,000 + Workmen Compensation Fund Rs. 25,000 = 2,00,000

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