Question : If a share of Rs.20 issued at a premium of Rs.2 on which the total amount of issue price has been called and Rs.18 (including premium) paid is forfeited, Share Capital Account will be debited by:
Option 1: Rs.22
Option 2: Rs.20
Option 3: Rs.18
Option 4: Rs.16
Correct Answer: Rs.20
Solution : Share Capital Account is debited with the amount called up on the shares forfeited till the date of forfeiture. In this question, Share Capital Account will be debited with Rs.20. Hence, the correct option is 2.