Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

Based on following case, answer question :

A Ltd issued 2,000, 10% debenture of ₹100 each on April 1, 2019 at a discount of 10% redeemable at a premium of 10% after five years. Company purchased assets of the book value of ₹ 2,20,000 from B Ltd. at book value and agreed to make payment of purchase consideration by issuing another 2,000, 10% Debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 10% on above mentioned date only.

Debenture issued will be shown in the Balance Sheet as at Mar. 31, 2020 under :

Options:

Other Long Term Liabilities

Long Term Borrowings

Reserves and Surplus

Short Term Borrowings

Correct Answer:

Long Term Borrowings

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Long Term Borrowings.

Debentures issued will be shown in the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2020 under Long Term Borrowings. 

Debentures are a type of debt instrument issued by a company to raise funds. When a company issues debentures, it is essentially borrowing money from investors and agreeing to pay back the principal amount along with interest at a later date. Debentures are typically classified under "Long Term Borrowings" because they are usually repaid over a period longer than one year. This reflects the company's obligation to repay the debt in the future, and it is categorized under non-current liabilities.