A company forfeited 2,000 shares of Rs. 10 each 9 which, were issued at par) held by A for non-payment of allotment money of Rs. 4 per share. The called up value per share was Rs. 9. On forfeiture, the amount debited to share capital is?
A
Rs. 10,000
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B
Rs. 8000
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C
Rs. 2000
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D
Rs. 18000
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Solution
The correct option is C Rs. 18000 In case of non- payment of any of the call money, the shares get forfeited. Later these shares can be sold at the called up value.
On issue of forfeited shares, the share capital account is debited with the called up value i.e 18,000 (2000*9).