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QUES 1 
The authorised capital of Mercury Ltd. is Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. Out of these, 
the company issued 1,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 98,000 equity shares and 
all the money was duly received. How will you show the 'Share Capital A/c' in the Balance Sheet of Star Ltd as per Schedule 
III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013. Also prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MERCURY LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
1. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 9,80,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,50,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 15,00,000 
Issued Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
98,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,80,000 
 
QUES 2 
Moon Ltd. is registered with capital of Rs. 40,00,000 divided into 4,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The company 
issued 2,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 1,90,000 equity shares and all the 
money was duly received, except the final call of Rs.2 per share on 5,000 shares. 1,000 of the shares on which the final 
call was not received, were forfeited. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also 
prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MOON LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 18,90,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.)  
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
4,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,00,000 
Issued Capital  
2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 20,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
1,85,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each 18,50,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
4,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (4,ooo x Rs.2) 8,000 32,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (1;000 x Rs.8) 8,000 
 18,90,000 
 
 
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QUES 1 
The authorised capital of Mercury Ltd. is Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. Out of these, 
the company issued 1,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 98,000 equity shares and 
all the money was duly received. How will you show the 'Share Capital A/c' in the Balance Sheet of Star Ltd as per Schedule 
III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013. Also prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MERCURY LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
1. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 9,80,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,50,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 15,00,000 
Issued Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
98,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,80,000 
 
QUES 2 
Moon Ltd. is registered with capital of Rs. 40,00,000 divided into 4,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The company 
issued 2,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 1,90,000 equity shares and all the 
money was duly received, except the final call of Rs.2 per share on 5,000 shares. 1,000 of the shares on which the final 
call was not received, were forfeited. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also 
prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MOON LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 18,90,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.)  
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
4,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,00,000 
Issued Capital  
2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 20,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
1,85,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each 18,50,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
4,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (4,ooo x Rs.2) 8,000 32,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (1;000 x Rs.8) 8,000 
 18,90,000 
 
 
 
    
 
QUES 3 
Ankit Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of Rs. 1,20,00,000 divided into 1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each. 
The company issued 6,000 Equity Shares as fully paid to the vendor for purchase of building and 50,000 Equity Shares 
were subscribed for by the public. All the calls were made and were duly received except the second and final call of Rs. 
20 per share on 700 shares. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also prepare 
'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF ANKIT LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
Share Capital 1 55,86,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
1. Share Capital  Amt.(Rs.) 
Authorised Capital   
1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  1,20,00,000 
Issued Capital   
56,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  56,00,000 
Subscribed Capital   
Subscribed and fully paid-up   
55,300 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  55,30,000 
(Of the above, 6,000 shares have been issued for consideration other than cash)  
Subscribed but not fully paid-up   
700 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each 70,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (700 x Rs.20) (14,000) 56,000 
  55,86,000 
 
QUES 4 
X Ltd. has an authorised capital of Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each and 50,000 9% 
Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each. The company invited applications for all the preference shares and 90,000 equity shares. 
All the preference shares were subscribed, called and paid, while subscriptions were received for only 85,000 equity 
shares. During the first year, Rs. 8 per share were called. Ram holding 1,000 shares and Shyam holding 2,000 shares did 
not pay first call of Rs. 2. Shyam's shares were forfeited after the first call and later on 1,500 of the forfeited shares were 
reissued at Rs. 6 per share Rs. 8 called up. 
(a) Show Share Capital in the Balance Sheet as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(b) Prepare relevant 'Notes to Accounts'. {CBSE, Circular Acad. 43, Modified} 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF X LTD. 
as at 31
st
 March, 2013 (Extract) 
Particulars Note 
No. 
Amount Current 
Year (Rs.) 
Amount Previous 
Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 11,77,000  
(b) Reserves and Surplus 2 6,000  
Total  11,83,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 15,00,000 
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QUES 1 
The authorised capital of Mercury Ltd. is Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. Out of these, 
the company issued 1,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 98,000 equity shares and 
all the money was duly received. How will you show the 'Share Capital A/c' in the Balance Sheet of Star Ltd as per Schedule 
III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013. Also prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MERCURY LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
1. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 9,80,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,50,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 15,00,000 
Issued Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
98,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,80,000 
 
QUES 2 
Moon Ltd. is registered with capital of Rs. 40,00,000 divided into 4,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The company 
issued 2,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 1,90,000 equity shares and all the 
money was duly received, except the final call of Rs.2 per share on 5,000 shares. 1,000 of the shares on which the final 
call was not received, were forfeited. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also 
prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MOON LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 18,90,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.)  
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
4,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,00,000 
Issued Capital  
2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 20,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
1,85,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each 18,50,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
4,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (4,ooo x Rs.2) 8,000 32,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (1;000 x Rs.8) 8,000 
 18,90,000 
 
 
 
    
 
QUES 3 
Ankit Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of Rs. 1,20,00,000 divided into 1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each. 
The company issued 6,000 Equity Shares as fully paid to the vendor for purchase of building and 50,000 Equity Shares 
were subscribed for by the public. All the calls were made and were duly received except the second and final call of Rs. 
20 per share on 700 shares. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also prepare 
'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF ANKIT LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
Share Capital 1 55,86,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
1. Share Capital  Amt.(Rs.) 
Authorised Capital   
1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  1,20,00,000 
Issued Capital   
56,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  56,00,000 
Subscribed Capital   
Subscribed and fully paid-up   
55,300 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  55,30,000 
(Of the above, 6,000 shares have been issued for consideration other than cash)  
Subscribed but not fully paid-up   
700 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each 70,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (700 x Rs.20) (14,000) 56,000 
  55,86,000 
 
QUES 4 
X Ltd. has an authorised capital of Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each and 50,000 9% 
Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each. The company invited applications for all the preference shares and 90,000 equity shares. 
All the preference shares were subscribed, called and paid, while subscriptions were received for only 85,000 equity 
shares. During the first year, Rs. 8 per share were called. Ram holding 1,000 shares and Shyam holding 2,000 shares did 
not pay first call of Rs. 2. Shyam's shares were forfeited after the first call and later on 1,500 of the forfeited shares were 
reissued at Rs. 6 per share Rs. 8 called up. 
(a) Show Share Capital in the Balance Sheet as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(b) Prepare relevant 'Notes to Accounts'. {CBSE, Circular Acad. 43, Modified} 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF X LTD. 
as at 31
st
 March, 2013 (Extract) 
Particulars Note 
No. 
Amount Current 
Year (Rs.) 
Amount Previous 
Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 11,77,000  
(b) Reserves and Surplus 2 6,000  
Total  11,83,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 15,00,000 
 
    
 
Issued Capital  
90,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 14,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
84,500 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each, Rs. 8 called up 6,76,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears d.ooo x Rs. 2) (2,000) 6,74,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (500 x Rs. 6) 3,000 
 11,77,000 
2. Reserves and Surplus  
Capital Reserve 6,000 
 
QUES 5 
Under what heads and sub-heads will the following items will appear in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule 
III, of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(i) Public Deposit for 12 months; 
(ii) Mining Rights; 
(iii) Interest accrued and due on debentures; 
(iv) Cheques and Drafts on hand; 
(v) Investment in Property; 
(vi) Advance received from Customers; 
(vii) Interest accrued but not due on Loans; 
(viii) Capital Reserve; 
(ix) Calls-in-Advance; 
(x) Guarantees given by the Company; 
(xi) Arrears of dividends on Cumulative Preference Shares. 
Solution: 
S. No. Item Main Head Sub-Head 
(i) Public Deposits for 12 months Current Liabilities Short-Term Borrowings 
(ii) Mining Rights Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets (Intangible) 
(iii) Interest accrued and due on 
Debentures 
Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(iv) Cheques and Drafts on hand Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 
(v) Investment in Property Non-Current Assets Non-Current Investments 
(vi) Advance received from Customers Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(vii) Interest accrued but not due on loans Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(viii) Capital Reserve Shareholders' Funds Reserves and Surplus 
(ix) Calls-in-Advance Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(x) Guarantees given by the Company It is a Contingent 
liability 
and is disclosed in the Notes 
  to Accounts.  
(xi) Arrears of dividends on Cumulative It is a Capital 
Commitment 
and is disclosed in the Notes 
 Preference Shares to Accounts.  
 
QUES 6 
Under what major headings and sub-headings the following items will be shown in a Company's Balance Sheet as per 
Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013Rs. 
(i) Mortgage Loans; 
(ii) Patents; 
(iii) Investment in Debentures (Long-term); 
(iv) General Reserve; 
(v) Loan given to employee; 
(vi) Money Received against Share Warrants; 
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QUES 1 
The authorised capital of Mercury Ltd. is Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. Out of these, 
the company issued 1,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 98,000 equity shares and 
all the money was duly received. How will you show the 'Share Capital A/c' in the Balance Sheet of Star Ltd as per Schedule 
III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013. Also prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MERCURY LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
1. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 9,80,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,50,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 15,00,000 
Issued Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
98,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,80,000 
 
QUES 2 
Moon Ltd. is registered with capital of Rs. 40,00,000 divided into 4,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The company 
issued 2,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 1,90,000 equity shares and all the 
money was duly received, except the final call of Rs.2 per share on 5,000 shares. 1,000 of the shares on which the final 
call was not received, were forfeited. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also 
prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MOON LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 18,90,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.)  
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
4,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,00,000 
Issued Capital  
2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 20,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
1,85,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each 18,50,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
4,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (4,ooo x Rs.2) 8,000 32,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (1;000 x Rs.8) 8,000 
 18,90,000 
 
 
 
    
 
QUES 3 
Ankit Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of Rs. 1,20,00,000 divided into 1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each. 
The company issued 6,000 Equity Shares as fully paid to the vendor for purchase of building and 50,000 Equity Shares 
were subscribed for by the public. All the calls were made and were duly received except the second and final call of Rs. 
20 per share on 700 shares. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also prepare 
'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF ANKIT LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
Share Capital 1 55,86,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
1. Share Capital  Amt.(Rs.) 
Authorised Capital   
1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  1,20,00,000 
Issued Capital   
56,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  56,00,000 
Subscribed Capital   
Subscribed and fully paid-up   
55,300 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  55,30,000 
(Of the above, 6,000 shares have been issued for consideration other than cash)  
Subscribed but not fully paid-up   
700 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each 70,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (700 x Rs.20) (14,000) 56,000 
  55,86,000 
 
QUES 4 
X Ltd. has an authorised capital of Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each and 50,000 9% 
Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each. The company invited applications for all the preference shares and 90,000 equity shares. 
All the preference shares were subscribed, called and paid, while subscriptions were received for only 85,000 equity 
shares. During the first year, Rs. 8 per share were called. Ram holding 1,000 shares and Shyam holding 2,000 shares did 
not pay first call of Rs. 2. Shyam's shares were forfeited after the first call and later on 1,500 of the forfeited shares were 
reissued at Rs. 6 per share Rs. 8 called up. 
(a) Show Share Capital in the Balance Sheet as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(b) Prepare relevant 'Notes to Accounts'. {CBSE, Circular Acad. 43, Modified} 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF X LTD. 
as at 31
st
 March, 2013 (Extract) 
Particulars Note 
No. 
Amount Current 
Year (Rs.) 
Amount Previous 
Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 11,77,000  
(b) Reserves and Surplus 2 6,000  
Total  11,83,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 15,00,000 
 
    
 
Issued Capital  
90,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 14,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
84,500 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each, Rs. 8 called up 6,76,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears d.ooo x Rs. 2) (2,000) 6,74,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (500 x Rs. 6) 3,000 
 11,77,000 
2. Reserves and Surplus  
Capital Reserve 6,000 
 
QUES 5 
Under what heads and sub-heads will the following items will appear in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule 
III, of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(i) Public Deposit for 12 months; 
(ii) Mining Rights; 
(iii) Interest accrued and due on debentures; 
(iv) Cheques and Drafts on hand; 
(v) Investment in Property; 
(vi) Advance received from Customers; 
(vii) Interest accrued but not due on Loans; 
(viii) Capital Reserve; 
(ix) Calls-in-Advance; 
(x) Guarantees given by the Company; 
(xi) Arrears of dividends on Cumulative Preference Shares. 
Solution: 
S. No. Item Main Head Sub-Head 
(i) Public Deposits for 12 months Current Liabilities Short-Term Borrowings 
(ii) Mining Rights Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets (Intangible) 
(iii) Interest accrued and due on 
Debentures 
Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(iv) Cheques and Drafts on hand Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 
(v) Investment in Property Non-Current Assets Non-Current Investments 
(vi) Advance received from Customers Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(vii) Interest accrued but not due on loans Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(viii) Capital Reserve Shareholders' Funds Reserves and Surplus 
(ix) Calls-in-Advance Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(x) Guarantees given by the Company It is a Contingent 
liability 
and is disclosed in the Notes 
  to Accounts.  
(xi) Arrears of dividends on Cumulative It is a Capital 
Commitment 
and is disclosed in the Notes 
 Preference Shares to Accounts.  
 
QUES 6 
Under what major headings and sub-headings the following items will be shown in a Company's Balance Sheet as per 
Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013Rs. 
(i) Mortgage Loans; 
(ii) Patents; 
(iii) Investment in Debentures (Long-term); 
(iv) General Reserve; 
(v) Loan given to employee; 
(vi) Money Received against Share Warrants; 
 
    
 
(vii) Prepaid Rent; 
(viii) Advance payment of tax; 
(ix) Premium on Redemption of Debentures; 
(x) Deferred Tax Assets (Net); 
(xi) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts; 
(xii) Uncalled liability on shares. 
Solution: 
S. No. Item Main Head Sub-Head 
(I) Mortgage Loans Non-Current 
Liabilities 
Long-Term Borrowings 
(ii) Patents Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets (Intangible) 
(iii) Investment in Debenture of a 
Company 
Non-Current Assets Non-Current Investments 
(iv) General Reserve Shareholders' Funds Reserves and Surplus 
(v) Loan given to Employee Current Assets Short-term Loans and Advances 
(vi) Money Received against Share Shareholders' Funds — 
 Warrants   
(vii) Prepaid Rent Current Assets Other Current Assets 
(viii) Advance Payment of Tax Current Assets Other Current Assets 
(ix) Premium on Redemption of Non-Current 
Liabilities 
Other Long-term Liabilities 
 Debentures   
(x) Deferred Tax Assets (Net) Non-Current Assets — 
(xi) Claims against the company not It is a Contingent liability and is disclosed in the Notes to 
 acknowledged as debts Accounts. 
(xii) Uncalled liability on shares It is a Capital Commitment and is disclosed in the Notes 
  to Accounts. 
 
QUES 7 
From the following information extracted from the books of XY Ltd., prepare a Balance Sheet of the company as at 31
st
 
March, 2015 as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.) 
Long-Term Borrowings 5,00,000 
Trade Payables 30,000 
Share Capital 4,00,000 
Reserve and Surplus 90,000 
Fixed Assets (Tangible) 8,00,000 
Inventories 20,000 
Trade Receivables 80,000 
Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,20,000 
 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF XY LTD. as at 31
st
 March, 2015 
Particulars Note No. 31.3.15(Rs.) 31.3.14(Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital  4,00,000  
(b) Reserves and Surplus  90,000  
2. Non-Current Liabilities    
Long-term Borrowings  5,00,000  
3. Current Liabilities    
Trade Payables  30,000  
Total  10,20,000  
II. ASSETS    
1. Non-Current Assets    
Fixed Assets (Tangible)  8,00,000  
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QUES 1 
The authorised capital of Mercury Ltd. is Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,50,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. Out of these, 
the company issued 1,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 98,000 equity shares and 
all the money was duly received. How will you show the 'Share Capital A/c' in the Balance Sheet of Star Ltd as per Schedule 
III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013. Also prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MERCURY LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
1. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 9,80,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,50,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 15,00,000 
Issued Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
98,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,80,000 
 
QUES 2 
Moon Ltd. is registered with capital of Rs. 40,00,000 divided into 4,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each. The company 
issued 2,00,000 equity shares for subscription to the public. The public applied for 1,90,000 equity shares and all the 
money was duly received, except the final call of Rs.2 per share on 5,000 shares. 1,000 of the shares on which the final 
call was not received, were forfeited. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also 
prepare 'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF MOON LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 18,90,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.)  
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
4,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,00,000 
Issued Capital  
2,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 20,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
1,85,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10 each 18,50,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
4,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 40,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (4,ooo x Rs.2) 8,000 32,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (1;000 x Rs.8) 8,000 
 18,90,000 
 
 
 
    
 
QUES 3 
Ankit Ltd. was registered with an authorised capital of Rs. 1,20,00,000 divided into 1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each. 
The company issued 6,000 Equity Shares as fully paid to the vendor for purchase of building and 50,000 Equity Shares 
were subscribed for by the public. All the calls were made and were duly received except the second and final call of Rs. 
20 per share on 700 shares. Show how "Share Capital" will appear in the Balance Sheet of the company. Also prepare 
'Notes to Accounts' for the same. 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF ANKIT LTD. 
As at............. 
Particulars Note Amount Amount 
 No. Current Year (Rs.) Previous Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
Share Capital 1 55,86,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
1. Share Capital  Amt.(Rs.) 
Authorised Capital   
1,20,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  1,20,00,000 
Issued Capital   
56,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  56,00,000 
Subscribed Capital   
Subscribed and fully paid-up   
55,300 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each  55,30,000 
(Of the above, 6,000 shares have been issued for consideration other than cash)  
Subscribed but not fully paid-up   
700 Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each 70,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears (700 x Rs.20) (14,000) 56,000 
  55,86,000 
 
QUES 4 
X Ltd. has an authorised capital of Rs. 15,00,000 divided into 1,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each and 50,000 9% 
Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each. The company invited applications for all the preference shares and 90,000 equity shares. 
All the preference shares were subscribed, called and paid, while subscriptions were received for only 85,000 equity 
shares. During the first year, Rs. 8 per share were called. Ram holding 1,000 shares and Shyam holding 2,000 shares did 
not pay first call of Rs. 2. Shyam's shares were forfeited after the first call and later on 1,500 of the forfeited shares were 
reissued at Rs. 6 per share Rs. 8 called up. 
(a) Show Share Capital in the Balance Sheet as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(b) Prepare relevant 'Notes to Accounts'. {CBSE, Circular Acad. 43, Modified} 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF X LTD. 
as at 31
st
 March, 2013 (Extract) 
Particulars Note 
No. 
Amount Current 
Year (Rs.) 
Amount Previous 
Year (Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital 1 11,77,000  
(b) Reserves and Surplus 2 6,000  
Total  11,83,000  
Notes to Accounts: 
Particulars Amt.(Rs.) 
1. Share Capital  
Authorised Capital  
1,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 10,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 15,00,000 
 
    
 
Issued Capital  
90,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each 9,00,000 
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
 14,00,000 
Subscribed Capital  
Subscribed and fully paid-up  
50,000; 9% Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each 5,00,000 
Subscribed but not fully paid-up  
84,500 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each, Rs. 8 called up 6,76,000  
Less: Calls-in-Arrears d.ooo x Rs. 2) (2,000) 6,74,000 
Add: Forfeited shares A/c (500 x Rs. 6) 3,000 
 11,77,000 
2. Reserves and Surplus  
Capital Reserve 6,000 
 
QUES 5 
Under what heads and sub-heads will the following items will appear in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule 
III, of the Companies Act, 2013: 
(i) Public Deposit for 12 months; 
(ii) Mining Rights; 
(iii) Interest accrued and due on debentures; 
(iv) Cheques and Drafts on hand; 
(v) Investment in Property; 
(vi) Advance received from Customers; 
(vii) Interest accrued but not due on Loans; 
(viii) Capital Reserve; 
(ix) Calls-in-Advance; 
(x) Guarantees given by the Company; 
(xi) Arrears of dividends on Cumulative Preference Shares. 
Solution: 
S. No. Item Main Head Sub-Head 
(i) Public Deposits for 12 months Current Liabilities Short-Term Borrowings 
(ii) Mining Rights Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets (Intangible) 
(iii) Interest accrued and due on 
Debentures 
Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(iv) Cheques and Drafts on hand Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 
(v) Investment in Property Non-Current Assets Non-Current Investments 
(vi) Advance received from Customers Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(vii) Interest accrued but not due on loans Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(viii) Capital Reserve Shareholders' Funds Reserves and Surplus 
(ix) Calls-in-Advance Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 
(x) Guarantees given by the Company It is a Contingent 
liability 
and is disclosed in the Notes 
  to Accounts.  
(xi) Arrears of dividends on Cumulative It is a Capital 
Commitment 
and is disclosed in the Notes 
 Preference Shares to Accounts.  
 
QUES 6 
Under what major headings and sub-headings the following items will be shown in a Company's Balance Sheet as per 
Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013Rs. 
(i) Mortgage Loans; 
(ii) Patents; 
(iii) Investment in Debentures (Long-term); 
(iv) General Reserve; 
(v) Loan given to employee; 
(vi) Money Received against Share Warrants; 
 
    
 
(vii) Prepaid Rent; 
(viii) Advance payment of tax; 
(ix) Premium on Redemption of Debentures; 
(x) Deferred Tax Assets (Net); 
(xi) Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts; 
(xii) Uncalled liability on shares. 
Solution: 
S. No. Item Main Head Sub-Head 
(I) Mortgage Loans Non-Current 
Liabilities 
Long-Term Borrowings 
(ii) Patents Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets (Intangible) 
(iii) Investment in Debenture of a 
Company 
Non-Current Assets Non-Current Investments 
(iv) General Reserve Shareholders' Funds Reserves and Surplus 
(v) Loan given to Employee Current Assets Short-term Loans and Advances 
(vi) Money Received against Share Shareholders' Funds — 
 Warrants   
(vii) Prepaid Rent Current Assets Other Current Assets 
(viii) Advance Payment of Tax Current Assets Other Current Assets 
(ix) Premium on Redemption of Non-Current 
Liabilities 
Other Long-term Liabilities 
 Debentures   
(x) Deferred Tax Assets (Net) Non-Current Assets — 
(xi) Claims against the company not It is a Contingent liability and is disclosed in the Notes to 
 acknowledged as debts Accounts. 
(xii) Uncalled liability on shares It is a Capital Commitment and is disclosed in the Notes 
  to Accounts. 
 
QUES 7 
From the following information extracted from the books of XY Ltd., prepare a Balance Sheet of the company as at 31
st
 
March, 2015 as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.) 
Long-Term Borrowings 5,00,000 
Trade Payables 30,000 
Share Capital 4,00,000 
Reserve and Surplus 90,000 
Fixed Assets (Tangible) 8,00,000 
Inventories 20,000 
Trade Receivables 80,000 
Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,20,000 
 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF XY LTD. as at 31
st
 March, 2015 
Particulars Note No. 31.3.15(Rs.) 31.3.14(Rs.) 
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES    
1. Shareholders' Funds    
(a) Share Capital  4,00,000  
(b) Reserves and Surplus  90,000  
2. Non-Current Liabilities    
Long-term Borrowings  5,00,000  
3. Current Liabilities    
Trade Payables  30,000  
Total  10,20,000  
II. ASSETS    
1. Non-Current Assets    
Fixed Assets (Tangible)  8,00,000  
 
    
 
2. Current Assets    
(a) Inventories  20,000  
(b) Trade Receivables  80,000  
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents  1,20,000  
Total  10,20,000  
 
QUES 8 
From the following information extracted from the books of AB Ltd., prepare a Balance Sheet of the company as at 31
st
 
March, 2015 as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. 
Particulars Amt. (Rs.) 
Equity Share Capital (25,000 Equity Shares of f 10 each) 2,50,000 
14% Debentures 70,000 
Plant and Machinery 1,20,000 
Goodwill 18,000 
Land and Building 1,40,000 
Cash in Hand 11,000 
Patents 12,000 
Creditors 30,000 
Bank Balance 70,000 
Debtors 35,000 
Bills Payables 10,000 
Vehicles 40,000 
General Reserve 30,000 
Bills Receivables 15,000 
Capital Redemption Reserve 50,000 
Surplus i.e. Balance in the Statement of Profit and Loss (Dr. Balance) (10,000) 
Provision for Tax 10,000 
Investment in Property 20,000 
Inventories 4,000 
Proposed Dividend 25,000 
Public Deposits 20,000 
Solution: 
BALANCE SHEET OF AB LTD. 
as at 31
st
 March, 2015 
Particulars Note No. 31.3.2015 (Rs.) 
I. Equity and Liabilities   
1. Shareholders' Funds   
(a) Share Capital 1 2,50,000 
(b) Reserves and Surplus 2 70,000 
2. Non-Current Liabilities   
Long-term Borrowings 3 90,000 
3. Current Liabilities   
(a) Trade Payables 4 40,000 
(b) Short-term Provisions 5 35,000 
Total  4,85,000 
II. ASSETS   
1. Non-Current Assets   
(a) Fixed Assets   
(i) Tangible Assets 6 3,00,000 
(ii) Intangible Assets 7 30,000 
(b) Non-Current Investments 8 20,000 
2. Current Assets   
(a) Inventories  4,000 
(b) Trade Receivables 9 50,000 
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents 10 81,000 
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