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Q.Nivetha Ltd., forfeited 100 shares of ₹ 10 each, ₹ 8 called up, on which Mayuri had paid application and allotment money of ₹ 6 per share. Of these, 75 shares were re-issued to Sowmiya by receiving ₹ 7 per share paid up as ₹ 8 per share. Pass Journal entries for Forfeiture and Re-issue.

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Forfeit 100 shares (₹8 called, ₹6 received): Share Capital Dr 800 → Forfeited 600 + Calls in Arrears 200. Reissue 75 at ₹7 credited ₹8: Bank 525 + Forfeited 75 → Capital 600. Capital Reserve = ₹375.

Working: ₹8 called up, ₹6 paid ⇒ ₹2 unpaid per share.

Journal Entries

ParticularsDr ₹Cr ₹
Equity Share Capital A/c Dr (100 × 8)800
  To Forfeited Shares A/c (100 × 6)600
  To Calls in Arrears A/c (100 × 2)200
(100 shares forfeited for non-payment of ₹2)
Bank A/c Dr (75 × 7)525
Forfeited Shares A/c Dr (75 × 1)75
  To Equity Share Capital A/c (75 × 8)600
(75 shares reissued at ₹7, credited as ₹8 paid up)
Forfeited Shares A/c Dr375
  To Capital Reserve A/c375
(Profit on reissued shares transferred)
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