Q 57 DK Goel Issue of Shares Solutions Class 12 CBSE (2024-25)

Solutions of Question number 57 of Accounting for Companies Issue of shares chapter 6 of DK Goel Class 12 CBSE (2024-25)

Jay Ltd. issued a prospectus inviting applications for 1,00,000 shares of ₹ 10 each. These shares were issued at par on the following terms:

On Application ₹ 2,50, on allotment ₹ 2.50, on first call ₹ 3 and on final call the balance.

Applications were received for 1,35,000 shares. Allotments were made on the following basis:

(i) To applicants for 25,000 shares – in full;

(ii) To applicants for 60,000 shares – 45,000 shares

(iii) To applicants for 50,000 shares – 30,000 shares

All excess amount paid on application is to be adjusted against amount due on allotment.

The shares were fully called and paid-up except the amount of allotment, first and final call not paid by those who applied for 4,000 shares of the group applying for 50,000 shares.

All the shares on which calls were not paid were forfeited by the Board of Directors. 1,800 forfeited shares were re-issued as fully paid on received of ₹ 9 per share.

Prepare Cash Book and Journal entries to record the above.

[Ans. Cash received on Allotment ₹ 1,60,500; Balance Balance ₹ 10,02,200; Capital Reserve 5,700.]

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