Issue of shares JB Milks Ltd invited applications for 300,000 5% Preference shares of $1 each at
Question:
Issue of shares
JB Milks Ltd invited applications for 300,000 5% Preference shares of $1 each at $1.40, payable:
40% on application,
80% on allotment (including premium)
20% on first and final call
All the allotment money was received but a holder of 10,000 shares failed to meet the call and forfeited his shares in accordance with the articles of the company. All forfeited shares were subsequently re-issued as fully paid shares at 80 cents each.
Required:
A. i. Prepare the following Accounts:
ii. Application & Allotment Account
iii. Preference Share Capital Account
iv. Share Premium Account
v. Bank Account
vi. First & Final Call Account (
vii. Investment: Own Share Account
B. Explain the following terms:
- Forfeiture
ii. Redemption of shares
iii. Earnings per Share