If shares are forfeited the membership of the shareholder stands cancelled and the shares become the property of the company. Thereafter, the company has an option of selling such forfeited shares. The sale of forfeited shares is called 'reissue of shares'.
Within 120 days of the date of notice of forfeiture of privileges. § 171.252(1) states that a taxable entity that has forfeited its right to transact business is denied the right to sue or defend in a court in this state. Pursuant § 171.252(2) each officer and director is liable for the debts of the corporation.
If shares are forfeited the membership of the shareholder stands cancelled and the shares become the property of the company. Thereafter, the company has an option of selling such forfeited shares. The sale of forfeited shares is called 'reissue of shares'.
When shares issued at par are forfeited the accounting treatment will be as follows: (i) Debit Share Capital Account with amount called up (whether received or not) per share up to the time of forfeiture. (ii) Credit Share Forfeited A/c. with the amount received up to the time of forfeiture.
In this case, we will debit the Share Capital Account with the amount called up and will credit Forfeited Shares (amount received less premium), Shares Allotment (amount not received on allotment), First Call (amount not received on calls); Final Call Account in the same manner. Amount (Dr.) Amount (Cr.)