Practice Forfeiture and Reissue of Shares - 2.2.3.3 | Chapter 2: Joint Stock Company Accounts | ICSE Class 12 Accounts
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Academics
Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Professional Courses
Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skillsβ€”perfect for learners of all ages.

games

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does forfeiture of shares mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when bills aren't paid.

Question 2

Easy

Can forfeited shares be reissued?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the company's opportunity to regain capital.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What happens during the forfeiture of shares?

  • The company loses capital
  • The company gains capital
  • The shares are sold to someone else

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the impact of unpaid dues on company funds.

Question 2

Is a company allowed to reissue forfeited shares at any price?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the legal limits on pricing after forfeiture.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A company with a total of β‚Ή2,000 in unpaid calls on 500 shares decides to forfeit them. Identify steps and potential journal entries involved.

πŸ’‘ Hint: How do you track the loss of capital due to forfeiture?

Question 2

The company reissues half of its forfeited shares at a β‚Ή10 discount and the total unpaid calls were β‚Ή2,000. Draft the journal entries.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens to the accounts when shares are reissued?

Challenge and get performance evaluation