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Assertion: A company can reissue a forfeited share at an amount which is less than the amount not received on it. Reason: A company can write off the net loss made on the reissue of a forfeited share - Accounts

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Assertion: A company can reissue a forfeited share at an amount which is less than the amount not received on it.

Reason: A company can write off the net loss made on the reissue of a forfeited share from its capital reserve.

Which one of the following is correct?

Options

  • Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

  • Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

  • Assertion is false and Reason is true.

  • Both Assertion and Reason are false.

MCQ

Solution

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

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On Application and Allotment - Rs.90 per share

On First and Final call - the balance amount.

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On applications and allotment - Rs 8 per share (including premium)
On first and final call - the balance amount
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Short Answer Question

When can shares be Forfeited?


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When a company repurchase its own share from the market to reduce the number of share it is called ______.


What will be the correct sequence of events?

  1. Forfeiture of shares.
  2. Default on Calls.
  3. Re-issue of shares.
  4. Amount transferred to capital reserve.

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