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CBSE 2023 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q19

Annex Ltd. issued $\displaystyle 1,00,000$ shares of ₹ $\displaystyle 10$ each at a premium of $\displaystyle 10$% to the public for subscription. The whole amount was payable on application. Applications were received for $\displaystyle 3,00,000$ shares and the board decided to allot shares to all shareholders on pro - rata basis. Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Annex Ltd.
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Shovan Limited took over the assets of ₹ $\displaystyle 60,00,000$ and liabilities of ₹ $\displaystyle 10,00,000$ from Swami Limited for an agreed purchase consideration of ₹ $\displaystyle 45,00$,000. The amount was payable by issuing $\displaystyle 10$% debentures of ₹ $\displaystyle 100$ each at $\displaystyle 25$% premium. Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Shovan Limited.

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