Ashok ltd invited applications for 20000 shares of Rs 10 each payable ...
Journal Entries for Ashok Ltd:
1. Application Stage:
- Dr. Bank Account (8000 shares x Rs 3) 24,000
- Cr. Share Application Account (8000 shares) 24,000
2. Allotment Stage:
- Dr. Share Application Account (8000 shares) 24,000
- Cr. Share Allotment Account (8000 shares x Rs 2) 16,000
- Cr. Share Application Refund Account (Rejected shares refund) 18,000
3. First Call Stage:
- Dr. Share Allotment Account (8000 shares) 16,000
- Cr. Share First Call Account (8000 shares x Rs 3) 24,000
4. Second Call Stage:
- Dr. Share First Call Account (8000 shares) 24,000
- Cr. Share Second Call Account (8000 shares x Balance amount)
5. Share Allotment (Pro Rata):
- Dr. Share Allotment Account (Remaining shares)
- Cr. Share Allotment Account (Pro Rata allotment amount)
6. Money Received:
- Dr. Bank Account (Amount received for allotted shares)
- Cr. Share Allotment Account (Amount received for allotted shares)
Explanation:
The journal entries are made to record the transactions related to the issue of shares by Ashok Ltd. Let's go through each stage in detail:
1. Application Stage:
At this stage, applicants apply for 20000 shares by paying Rs 3 per share. The company receives applications for 8000 shares and records the amount received in the Bank Account and the number of shares applied for in the Share Application Account.
2. Allotment Stage:
The company makes allotment of shares as follows:
- Applicants for 8000 shares are allotted the full amount and their application amount is transferred from the Share Application Account to the Share Allotment Account.
- Rs 18000 is refunded to the applicants whose applications were rejected. This refund is recorded in the Share Application Refund Account.
3. First Call Stage:
At this stage, the company collects the first call amount of Rs 3 per share from the allotted shareholders and records it in the Share First Call Account.
4. Second Call Stage:
The company collects the balance amount (second call) from the shareholders and records it in the Share Second Call Account. The specific amount for the second call is not mentioned in the given information.
5. Share Allotment (Pro Rata):
The remaining shares are allotted on a pro-rata basis to the applicants who did not receive the full allotment. The journal entry for this stage will depend on the specific number of shares and the pro-rata allotment amount.
6. Money Received:
Finally, the company receives the money for the allotted shares and records it in the Bank Account. The corresponding entry is made in the Share Allotment Account to reflect the amount received.
By following these journal entries, Ashok Ltd can accurately record the transactions related to the issue of shares and maintain proper accounting records.