The 'Capital Redemption Reserve' is created when preference shares are redeemed out of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Capital Redemption Reserve' is created when preference shares are redeemed out of:
A. Securities premium
B. Proceeds of fresh issue
C. Profits
D. General reserve
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When redemption is out of profits, an equivalent amount is transferred to Capital Redemption Reserve.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
In the absence of an agreement, what is the profit-sharing ratio among partners?
A. As decided by the senior partner
B. Equal
C. Time devoted to business
D. Capital Ratio

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, if the deed is silent, all partners share profits and losses equally.

Question #2
In a piecemeal distribution of cash during the dissolution of a partnership firm, which method is typically used?
A. Proportionate Capital Method
B. Maximum Loss Method
C. Surplus Capital Method
D. Both B and C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
When cash is realized in installments during dissolution, it is distributed using either the Maximum Loss Method or the Surplus Capital (Proportionate Capital) Method to ensure partners' capital accounts are correctly adjusted.

Question #3
Interest on drawings is charged to partners' capital/current accounts because:
A. It is an income for the firm
B. It is an expense for the firm
C. It reduces partners' capital
D. It is a liability

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Interest on drawings is a gain for the firm, so it is credited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account and debited to partners' capital accounts.