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Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Explain the basic nature of a joint stock company as a form of business organisation and the various kinds of companies based on liability of their members.
  • Describe the types of shares issued by a company.
  • Explain the accounting treatment of shares issued at par, at premium, and at discount including oversubscription.
  • Outline the accounting for forfeiture of shares and reissue of forfeited shares under varying situations.
  • Workout the amounts to be transferred to capital reserve when forfeited shares are reissued.
  • Prepare share forfeited account.

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Accounting for Share Capital

1. Introduction

  • A company is an organization formed by shareholders who contribute capital.
  • Shareholders elect a Board of Directors to manage the company.
  • Governed by the Companies Act, 2013.

2. Features of a Company

  • Artificial person with a distinct legal entity.
  • Has a common seal for signature.

3. Types of Companies

  • Joint Stock Company: Owned by shareholders.
  • Types of Shares:
    • Equity Shares: No preferential rights.
    • Preference Shares: Preferential rights to dividends and capital repayment.

4. Share Capital

  • Share Capital: Raised through issuing shares.
  • Can be issued for cash or consideration other than cash.
  • Stages of Share Issue:
    1. Application for shares
    2. Allotment of shares
    3. Calls on shares

5. Key Terms

  • Calls in Arrears: Amount not received from shareholders.
  • Calls in Advance: Amount paid by shareholders before due.
  • Over Subscription: More applications than shares available.
  • Under Subscription: Fewer applications than shares available.

6. Accounting Treatment

  • Forfeiture of Shares: Shares can be forfeited for non-payment.
  • Reissue of Forfeited Shares: Can be reissued at a discount.
  • Securities Premium: Amount received over the nominal value of shares.

7. Common Mistakes

  • Not maintaining a separate Calls-in-Arrears Account.
  • Failing to comply with legal provisions for issuing shares at a discount.

8. Practice Questions

  • Define a public company.
  • Explain the process of share allotment in case of over subscription.
  • Discuss the conditions for issuing shares at a discount.
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Practice Test – MCQs, True/False

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Multiple Choice Questions

A.

Credit Securities Premium A/c with the premium amount

B.

Credit Share Capital A/c with the premium amount

C.

Debit Securities Premium A/c with the premium amount

D.

Debit Share Allotment A/c with the premium amount
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The premium amount is credited to Securities Premium A/c as it is not part of the share capital.

Chapter Concept:

Calls in Arrears and Calls in Advance

A.

10%

B.

15%

C.

20%

D.

25%
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The premium is Rs. 20 on a nominal value of Rs. 100, which is a 20% premium.

Chapter Concept:

Issue of Shares at a Premium

A.

Body Corporate

B.

Separate Legal Entity

C.

Common Seal

D.

Limited Liability
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

A Separate Legal Entity allows a company to own property and enter into contracts independently of its members.

Chapter Concept:

Features of a Company

A.

Share Capital Account

B.

Securities Premium Account

C.

Profit and Loss Account

D.

Capital Reserve Account
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The premium amount received on the issue of shares is credited to the 'Securities Premium Account'.

Chapter Concept:

Journal Entries for Share Transactions

A.

Issuing fully paid bonus shares

B.

Writing off preliminary expenses

C.

Paying dividends to shareholders

D.

Writing off discount on issue of shares
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The securities premium account cannot be used to pay dividends to shareholders.

Chapter Concept:

Issue of Shares at a Premium

A.

Company limited by shares.

B.

Company limited by guarantee.

C.

Unlimited company.

D.

Public company.
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

An unlimited company has no limit on the liability of its members, meaning the private property of members can be used to pay off the company's debts.

Chapter Concept:

Types of Companies

A.

It is added to the paid-up capital.

B.

It is shown as a liability under current liabilities.

C.

It is shown as a reduction from the issued capital.

D.

It is included in the reserve capital.
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

'Calls in advance' is treated as a liability and shown under the head 'current liabilities' in the company's balance sheet.

Chapter Concept:

Categories of Share Capital

A.

Members' liability is unlimited.

B.

Members' liability is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares.

C.

Members' liability is limited to the amount they guarantee to contribute.

D.

Members' liability is limited to the company's assets.
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In a company limited by shares, the liability of its members is limited to the extent of the nominal value of shares held by them.

Chapter Concept:

Types of Companies

A.

Shares that have not been issued to the public.

B.

The amount of share capital that has been called up but not yet paid by shareholders.

C.

Capital that has been reserved for future issuance.

D.

The excess amount received over the nominal value of shares.
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

'Calls in arrears' refers to the portion of the called-up capital that has not been paid by the shareholders by the due date.

Chapter Concept:

Categories of Share Capital

A.

20,00020,000

B.

10,00010,000

C.

120,000120,000

D.

100,000100,000
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The premium per share is Rs.\text{Rs.} 2, and there are 10,000 shares. Therefore, the total premium is 10,000×2=20,00010,000 \times 2 = 20,000. This amount is credited to the Securities Premium Account.

Chapter Concept:

Accounting for Share Capital

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True or False

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

When a company receives more applications than the number of shares offered, it can opt for a pro-rata allotment, distributing shares proportionally among all applicants.

Chapter Concept :

Journal Entries for Share Transactions

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

A company is considered a separate legal entity, which means it is distinct from its shareholders. This allows it to own property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.

Chapter Concept :

Features of a Company

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

In a company limited by shares, members' liability is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares, as stated in the excerpts.

Chapter Concept :

Types of Companies

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

Calls in Arrears are amounts that shareholders fail to pay on allotment or on any of the calls. These amounts are recorded as a debit balance in the calls account and appear as a note to accounts.

Chapter Concept :

Calls in Arrears and Calls in Advance

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

The premium received on the issue of shares is not part of the share capital. Instead, it is credited to a separate account called 'Securities Premium Account' as per standard accounting practices.

Chapter Concept :

Issue of Shares at a Premium

Correct Answer: False

Solution:

In a company limited by shares, the liability of shareholders is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares.

Chapter Concept :

Accounting for Share Capital

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

According to the accounting treatment, any amount received in advance from shareholders for calls not yet made is considered a liability and is credited to the 'Calls in Advance Account'. This is because the company owes this amount back to the shareholders until the call is due.

Chapter Concept :

Calls in Arrears and Calls in Advance

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

Reserve capital is indeed a portion of uncalled capital that is reserved to be called only in the event of the company's winding up, as described in the text.

Chapter Concept :

Categories of Share Capital

Correct Answer: True

Solution:

When a company receives applications for more shares than it has offered, it may choose to refund the excess application money to the applicants.

Chapter Concept :

Over Subscription and Under Subscription

Correct Answer: False

Solution:

Directors have multiple options in case of over subscription, including pro-rata allotment or a combination of acceptance and rejection.

Chapter Concept :

Accounting for Share Capital

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