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Happy Days Ltd. was formed with an authorised capital of ₹50,00,000 divided into 5,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each. For what purpose securities premium account cannot be utilized? - Accounts

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Happy Days Ltd. was formed with an authorised capital of ₹50,00,000 divided into 5,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each. The company issued prospectus inviting applications for 4,00,000 equity shares. The company received applications for 3,70,000 equity shares. During the first year, ₹8 per share were called. Suman holding 7,000 shares and Zia holding 5,000 shares did not pay the first call of ₹3 per share. Zia's shares were forfeited after the first call and later on 3,000 of the forfeited shares were re-issued at ₹7 per share, ₹8 called up.

For what purpose securities premium account Cannot be utilized?

Options

  • Amortization of preliminary expenses

  • Issue of Fully Paid Bonus Shares

  • Distribution of Dividend

  • Buy Back of own shares

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Solution

Distribution of Dividend

Explanation:

As per Section 52(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, Securities Premium Account cannot be used for paying dividends.

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Chapter 6: Company Accounts - Issue of Shares - CASE BASED MCQs - 7 [Page 9.96]

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D. K. Goel Accountancy Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 6 Company Accounts - Issue of Shares
CASE BASED MCQs - 7 | Q (e) | Page 9.96
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