Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

Based on following case, answer question.

A Ltd issued 2000, 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 2000, 10% Debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 10% on above mentioned date only.

Loss on the issue of Debentures A/c to be written off out of the statement of P and L will be:

Options:

₹40,000

₹60,000

₹20,000

₹10,000

Correct Answer:

₹20,000

Explanation:

The securities premium is ₹20000. (2000 debentures x 10 premium)