[CBSE] Q. 27 Accounting for Share Capital Solution of TS Grewal Class 12 (2026-27)

The solution to Question number 27 of the Accounting for Share Capital chapter of TS Grewal Book 2026-27 Edition CBSE Board

Eastern India Company Limited, having an authorised capital of ₹ 10,00,000 divided into shares of ₹ 10 each, issued 50,000 shares at a premium of ₹ 3 per share payable as follows:

On Application	₹ 3 per share
On Allotment (including Premium)	₹ 5 per share
On First Call (due three months after allotment)	₹ 3 per share
and the balance as and when required

Applications were received for 60,000 shares and the directors allotted the shares as follows:

(i) Applicants for 40,000 shares received in full.

(ii) Applicants for 15,000 shares received an allotment of 8,000 shares.

(iii) Applicants for 5,000 shares received 2,000 shares on allotment, excess money being returned.

All amounts due on allotment were received.

The first call was made and the money was received except on 100 shares.

Give Journal and Cash Book entries to record these transactions of the company. Also prepare the Balance Sheet of the company.

[Ans.: Balance Sheet Total – ₹ 5,49,700.]

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