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In case the shares have been issued at a premium and the amount of premium has been received, then at the time of forfeiture of such shares _______________________.

A
Securities premium account should be debited
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B
Securities premium account should be credited
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Securities premium account should be neither debited nor credited
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D
None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Securities premium account should be debited

Share Capital A/c ….Dr. (With amt., called up on forfeited shares excluding premium)

Securities Premium Reserve A/c ….Dr. (With premium amount)

To Share forfeiture A/c (With amt., received on forfeited shares)

To Calls-in-arrears A/c (With amt., not received on forfeited shares)


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