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Share Capital Transactions and Accounting

The document contains a series of accounting questions related to share capital transactions for various companies, requiring the preparation of ledger accounts, journal entries, and balance sheets. Each question outlines specific share issuance scenarios, including application, allotment, and call payments, as well as instances of forfeiture and re-issuance of shares. The questions emphasize the need for accurate financial record-keeping and reporting in accordance with the outlined share capital structures.

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Share Capital Transactions and Accounting

The document contains a series of accounting questions related to share capital transactions for various companies, requiring the preparation of ledger accounts, journal entries, and balance sheets. Each question outlines specific share issuance scenarios, including application, allotment, and call payments, as well as instances of forfeiture and re-issuance of shares. The questions emphasize the need for accurate financial record-keeping and reporting in accordance with the outlined share capital structures.

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS 1:

Soweto Co. Ltd has an authorized capital of TZS 25,000,000 in TZS 1,000 shares. Of these
4,000 shares were issued and fully paid in a single installment and the money was used to
purchase a building. 8,000 shares were issued to the public at par value of TZS 500 per share
payable as:

➢ TZS 200 on application


➢ TZS 100 on allotment
➢ TZS 100 on first call
➢ TZS 100 on second call
The amounts received in respect of these shares were as follows

❖ On 6000 shares full amount


❖ On 1250 shares shs 400 per share
❖ On 500 shares shs 300 per share
❖ On 250 shares shs 200 per share

The director forfeited the 750 shares on which less than shs 400 per share had been paid.

Required

Prepare the ledger accounts for the above transaction

QUESTION 2:

A Company issued for public subscription 50,000 equity shares of Shs 100 each payable as
under

❖ On application Shs. 20 per share

❖ On allotment Shs 50 per share

❖ On first call Shs 20 per share

❖ On second call Shs 30 per share


Application were received for 70,000 shares. Allotment was made in full to the applicants for
40,000 shares, Applicants for 20,000 shares were rejected and refunded application money
there on. The remaining applicants for 10,000 shares were allotted shares on pro-rata basis
and their excess application money were retained against amount due on allotment.

Hussein to whom 1,600 shares were allotted on pro-rata basis, failed to pay the allotment
money and first and second calls money and Hassan to whom 2000 shares were full allotted
failed to pay the allotment money and the first call. These shares were subsequently forfeited
after second call made. All the forfeited shares were sold to Samson as full paid up at shs 80
per share. Show the Journal entries required to record the above transactions and draw the
balance sheet.

QUESTION 3

The Snow-ville company Ltd was registered with a capital of 100,000 ordinary shares of TZS
100 each. 60, 000 Ordinary Shares had been issued and were full paid. All the remaining
authorised shares were then offered for subscription on the following terms of payment

➢ On application shs 25

➢ On allotment shs 48

➢ On first call shs 27

➢ On second call shs 16

Applications were received for 70,000 shares. The directors resolve to reject application for
20,000 shares and refund application money there on. Allot shares to remaining applicants, on a
pro rata basis, retaining excess application money against amounts due on allotment.

The first and second call money on 600 shares was received with the allotment money. All the
sum due were received except the allotment and the two calls money on 800 shares

Sometime later those 800 shares were forfeited for non payment of the first and second calls
and 600 of the forfeited shares were then re-issued as fully paid for 75 each.

Required: Open the necessary accounts to record the above transactions


QUESTION 4:

On January 1st 2008 BG group issued for public subscription 10,000 ordinary shares of TZS 100
each payable as follows

• On application TZS 20 per share due on January 30th , 2008


• On allotment TZS 50 per share due on February 15th 2008
• On first call TZS 20 per share due on June 15th 2008
• On second call TZS 30 per share due on November 15th 2008

Applications were received for 18,000 shares on January 20th. Allotment was made to the
applicants for 12,000 shares, the remaining application were rejected and refunded in full.
Money due from allotment to final call was received in full except from the following:

i. Jane a holder of 400 shares failed to pay for allotment and both calls
ii. Davis, a holder of 300 shares failed to pay for both calls
iii. Mike, a holder of 200 shares failed to pay for final calls
However Sandra, a holder of 200 shares paid for her first and final calls at the allotment
payment.

On November 1st 2008: The director decided to forfeit all shares which were in arrears for both
allotment and first call.

On 5th November, 2008 half (1/2) of the forfeited shares were re-issued to Robert at TZS 80
each as fully paid up.

Required:

a) Prepare Journal entries to reflect the above transactions


b) Draw a balance sheet as at 31 December 2008

QUESTION 5

The Homeland company Ltd was registered with a capital of 100,000 ordinary shares of TZS
100 each. On 1st Jan 2013 60, 000 Ordinary Shares had been issued and were full paid. All the
remaining authorised shares were then offered for subscription on the following terms of
payment

➢ On application shs 20 due on 30th Jan 2013

➢ On allotment shs 40 due on 1st March 2013

➢ On first call shs 20 due on 15th July 2013

➢ On second call shs 10 due on 20th Nov 2013


Applications were received for 60,000 shares. Allotment were made in full for 30,000 shares and
15,000 shares were allotted on pro-rata basis, The remaining applications were refused and
refunded.

The first and second call money on 500 shares was received with the allotment money. Money
due from allotment to final call was received in full except from the following:

i. Musa a holder of 400 shares allotted on pro-rata failed to pay for allotment and
both calls
ii. Sam, a holder of 300 shares allotted in full failed to pay for both calls
iii. Mike a holder of 200 shares allotted on pro-rata basis failed to pay for allotment
and first call

On November 1st 2013: The director decided to forfeit all shares which were in arrears for both
calls.

On 5th November, 2013 half (1/2) of the forfeited shares were re-issued to Amanda at TZS 80
each as fully paid up.

Required:

a) Prepare Journal entries to reflect the above transactions


b) Draw a balance sheet as at 31 December 2013

QUESTION 6 (25 Marks)

The Revolution Co. Ltd was registered with a capital of 250,000 ordinary shares of TZS 100
each. All authorised shares were then offered for subscription on the following terms of payment

On application shs 20 due on 15th Jan 2013

On allotment shs 60 due on 5th Feb 2013

On first call shs 30 due on 15th July 2013

On second call shs 10 due on 20th Nov 2013

Applications were received for 200,000 shares. A company policy is to allot shares in full and
refund all rejected applications.

The first and second call money on 600 shares was received with the allotment money. Money
due from allotment to final call was received in full except from the following:

iv. Nelson a holder of 300 shares failed to pay for allotment and both calls
v. Ziada, a holder of 200 shares failed to pay for both calls

On November 1st 2013: The director decided to forfeit all shares which were in arrears for both
allotment and first call.
On 15th November, 2013 half (1/2) of the forfeited shares were re-issued to Melisa at TZS 90
each as fully paid up.

Required:

a) Prepare ledger accounts to reflect the above transactions


b) Draw a balance sheet as at 31 December 2013

Common questions

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Rejection and refund of share applications necessitate accurate adjustments in accounting records to ensure correctness in reported capital and liabilities. Auditors examine whether refunds impact reported capital and validate reconciliations between received applications and shares allocated. This process prevents potential reporting overstatements or missing liabilities associated with expected future cash flow adjustments. It demands precise recording and documentation of transactional reversals and refunds, ensuring transparency and compliance with accounting standards .

Financial challenges indicated by forfeitures include non-payment of dues such as allotments and calls, leading to an interruption in expected capital flows. Companies address these by forfeiting shares under arrears, which are then re-issued at a predetermined lower price to a new subscriber to recover potential losses. For example, shares forfeited due to non-payment were later reissued to new investors like Samson, who purchased them fully paid at a lower rate of TZS 80 each, helping maintain the company's capital structure .

To mitigate share forfeiture risks, a company can employ thorough vetting for potential investors' financial stability, offer flexible payment schedules, and bolster communication about dues timelines. Companies can also maintain stricter credit policies and offer incentives for early or prompt payments to encourage compliance. Additionally, ensuring transparent and clear terms during the application significantly reduces misunderstandings or late payments. Another strategic approach involves offering shares to participants with a track record of adherence to payment obligations or implementing a leniency program with partial forfeiture before complete action is taken for non-paying stakeholders .

Funds from partial payments on share calls bolster the company's current assets in terms of available cash and reduce receivables, depicted in the balance sheet under current liabilities. For instance, when recurrent share calls only partially yield expected capital, they manage its working capital by recognizing received amounts as either cash or cash equivalents. This reflects in adjustments to liability accounts, adjusting shareholder equity according to received payments and the residual owed amount, thus maintaining closer-to-reality cash flows without overstating shareholder contributions .

Timely share call payments are crucial for maintaining liquidity and operational efficiency within a company. Prompt payments enhance cash flow management, allowing the organization to meet short-term obligations and invest in growth opportunities without accruing debt. Delays in call payments can disrupt planned expenditures and force reliance on external financing, potentially impacting interest costs and leverage ratios. Efficient timing reflects in improved working capital cycles and financial health, minimizing periods of deficit cash flow and ensuring higher predictability in income streams, as seen in cases of allotment and call discrepancies .

In cases of oversubscription, a company may opt for pro-rata allotment to ensure fair distribution of shares among a larger pool of applicants. For instance, when applications exceed the available shares, such as when 70,000 shares were applied for but only 50,000 were offered, a pro-rata allotment is applied to distribute shares proportionally to applicants. For example, in Source 1, with applications for 70,000 shares, allotment was made to 40,000 shareholders directly, while those applying for 20,000 shares were rejected and refunded, and the remaining 10,000 were dealt with on a pro-rata basis. Excess application money was retained against due allotments, allowing the company to manage excessive demand effectively .

Maintaining surplus registration capital while issuing a lesser number of shares allows companies flexibility for future expansions and investments without needing immediate shareholder approvals or additional issuances. This strategy involves presenting strong capital capacity and encouraging investor confidence knowing the company has room for future growth without diluting currently strong equity positioning. For Revolution Co. Ltd, associating fewer shares with high registered capital optimizes strategic leveraging and opportunities for business opportunities requiring quick capital influx .

The journal entries for forfeiture and reissuance begin with removing the initially credited paid-up capital and reversing allotment, call dues for forfeited shares. Upon reissuance, entries reflect reissuing capital and any difference between deficit recovered and new issuance cost. For example, if 800 shares forfeited were partly reissued at TZS 80 by Amanda, the record involves debiting the 'Forfeited Shares Account' with their original paid amounts and crediting the 'Share Capital' and 'Cash' accounts proportionately, based on new issuance conditions .

Soweto Co. Ltd handles the shares with incomplete payments by forfeiting them if less than TZS 400 was paid. Specifically, out of the issued 8,000 shares, if payments were not fully received according to the schedule (i.e., TZS 400 on certain shares and less on others), the directors forfeited those shares not meeting the minimum payment threshold of TZS 400 per share. This policy aligns with maintaining financial responsibility and managing capital effectively .

The reissuing of forfeited shares at a price lower than the original impacts both the equity structure and shareholder value. Snow-ville company reissued 600 of the forfeited shares at TZS 75 each, which is less than the original issuing price. This action reduces the share capital received per share, potentially lowering the overall equity value increment. Despite that reduction, it allows the company to mitigate losses of unpaid capital from original subscribers and maintain liquidity. The reissuance at a lower price can dilute shareholder value as the new shares now command a lower valuation per share than initially expected, impacting overall financial standing and perceived value .

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