Question

A company foreited certain equity shares. These were re-issued later in the year. The profit on Forfeiture of these shares would be transferred to which of the following accounts?

A Securities Premium Reserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Capital Redemption Reserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Capital reserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D General reserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Statutory Reserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Forfeited shares can be re-issued. Any amount of profit on re-issue is a capital receipt and should be transferred to capital reserve account because this profit is a capital gain for the company.

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