Jeyam Tyres issued 15,000 ordinary shares of  Rs.10 each payable as follows:
Rs.3 on application; Rs.5 on allotment; Rs.2 on first and final call. All money were duly received except one shareholder holding 100 shares failed to pay the call money. Pass the necessary journal entries for call (using calls in arrear account).

Anitha was holding 500 equity shares of Rs.10 each of Thanjavur Motors Ltd, issued at par. She paid Rs.3 on application, Rs.5 on allotment but could not pay the first and final call of Rs.2. The directors forfeited the shares for nonpayment of call money. Give Journal entry for forfeiture of shares.

Muthu was holding 20 equity shares of Rs.10 each on which he paid Rs.2 on application but could not pay Rs.3 on allotment and Rs.1 on first call. Directors forfeited the shares after the first call. Give journal entry for recording the forfeiture of shares.

What is a share?

What is over-subscription?

What is meant by calls in arrear?

Write a short note on securities premium account.

Why are the shares forfeited?