Based on the following passage, answer questions from 41 to 45:A Ltd with an Authorised Capital of is divided into shares of each, issued shares at a premium of per share payable as follows:On Application: per shareOn Allotment: per share (including premium)On First and Final call: Balance amountApplications were received for shares and the directors allotted shares to all on a proportionate (pro-rata) basis. All money was received except the first and final call from Hari who had applied for shares. His shares were forfeited and later half of his forfeited shares were reissued at per share as fully paid up.Question: Identify the account to which the discount allowed on the reissue of forfeited shares should be debited.
- ABank Account
- BForfeited Share Account
- CCapital Reserve Account
- DSecurities Premium Reserve Account
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
When forfeited shares are reissued at a discount, the loss/discount allowed cannot exceed the amount previously collected on those shares. This discount amount is financially covered by debiting the Forfeited Share Account (or Share Forfeiture Account).