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The journal entry for the issue of shares at a premium to be recorded at the time of allotment is:

A

Share Capital Account Dr.
Share Premium Account Cr.
Share Allotment Account Cr.

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Share Allotment Account Dr.
Securities Premium Account Cr.
Share Capital Account Cr.

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Share Allotment Account Dr.
Share Premium Account Dr.
Share Capital Account Cr.

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Share Premium Account Dr.
Share Capital Account Dr.
Share Allotment Account Cr.

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Solution

The correct option is A Share Allotment Account Dr.
Securities Premium Account Cr.
Share Capital Account Cr.
Share allotment a/c is debited with total allotment money due.
Securities premium a/c Is credited with premium amount and Share capital a/c is also credited with the amount due on allotment less premium amount.

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