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Sona Ltd. invited applications for issuing 60,000 equity shares of ₹ 50 each. The amount was payable as follows:
On Application – ₹ 20 per share
On Allotment – ₹ 25 per share
On First and final call – Balance
Applications for 90,000 shares were received. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and application money refunded. Shares were allotted on pro-rata basis to the remaining applicants. Excess money received with applications was adjusted towards sums due on allotment. Rahul, to whom 600 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and his shares were forfeited immediately. Afterwards, the first and final call was made. Mona, to whom 1,000 shares were allotted, failed to pay the first and final call. Her shares were also forfeited. Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Sona Ltd. for the above transactions.
Sona Ltd. invited applications for issuing 60,000 equity shares of ₹ 50 each. The amount was payable as follows:
On Application – ₹ 20 per share
On Allotment – ₹ 25 per share
On First and final call – Balance
Applications for 90,000 shares were received. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and application money refunded. Shares were allotted on pro-rata basis to the remaining applicants. Excess money received with applications was adjusted towards sums due on allotment. Rahul, to whom 600 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and his shares were forfeited immediately. Afterwards, the first and final call was made. Mona, to whom 1,000 shares were allotted, failed to pay the first and final call. Her shares were also forfeited. Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Sona Ltd. for the above transactions.
On Application – ₹ 20 per share
On Allotment – ₹ 25 per share
On First and final call – Balance
Applications for 90,000 shares were received. Applications for 10,000 shares were rejected and application money refunded. Shares were allotted on pro-rata basis to the remaining applicants. Excess money received with applications was adjusted towards sums due on allotment. Rahul, to whom 600 shares were allotted, failed to pay the allotment money and his shares were forfeited immediately. Afterwards, the first and final call was made. Mona, to whom 1,000 shares were allotted, failed to pay the first and final call. Her shares were also forfeited. Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Sona Ltd. for the above transactions.
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Updated On: Feb 23, 2026
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Journal Entries in the books of Sona Ltd.
| Particulars | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank A/c To Share Application A/c (Receipt of application money for 90,000 shares) | 18,00,000 | 18,00,000 |
| Share Application A/c To Bank A/c (Refund of application money for 10,000 shares) | 2,00,000 | 2,00,000 |
| Share Application A/c To Share Capital A/c To Share Allotment A/c (Transfer of application money) | 16,00,000 | 12,00,000 4,00,000 |
| Share Allotment A/c To Share Capital A/c (Due on allotment) | 15,00,000 | 15,00,000 |
| Bank A/c To Share Allotment A/c (Allotment money received after adjusting application excess) | 10,20,000 | 10,20,000 |
| Share Capital A/c To Share Forfeiture A/c To Share Allotment A/c (Forfeiture of Rahul’s 600 shares) | 30,000 | 24,000 6,000 |
| Share First and Final Call A/c To Share Capital A/c (First and final call due) | 6,00,000 | 6,00,000 |
| Bank A/c To Share First and Final Call A/c (Call money received) | 5,50,000 | 5,50,000 |
| Share Capital A/c To Share Forfeiture A/c To Share First and Final Call A/c (Forfeiture of Mona’s 1,000 shares) | 50,000 | 40,000 10,000 |
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