Case Study Information:Moonrise Co. is authorized with a Share Capital of ₹5,00,000. It issued 10,000 equity shares of ₹12 each (Face Value ₹10 + Premium ₹2).The money was payable as:₹4 on Application₹4 on Allotment (including premium of ₹2)₹4 on 1st and final callApplications were received for 12,000 shares and the directors decided to make a pro-rata allotment. Mr. Rashidi, an applicant for 120 shares, failed to pay the allotment and call money. Mr. Shantanu, a holder of 200 shares, failed to pay the call money. All these shares were forfeited. Out of the forfeited shares, 150 shares (including all of Rashidi's shares) were reissued at ₹8 per share.Question: The total amount of Securities Premium Reserve credited at the time of the allotment of shares will be:
- A₹10,000
- B₹20,000
- C₹18,000
- D₹19,200
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The company made an allotment of 10,000 shares. The premium amount specified on allotment is ₹2 per share.The premium credited to the Securities Premium Reserve Account on due entry is: