Solution
Sandesh Ltd. took over the assets of Rs. 7,00,000 and liabilities of Rs. 2,00,000 from Sanchar Ltd. for a purchase consideration of Rs. 4,59,500. Rs. 8,500 were paid by accepting a draft in favour of Sanchar Ltd. payable after three months and the balance was paid by issue of equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of 10% in favour of Sanchar Ltd.Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Sandesh Ltd.