Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

Mittal Ltd. Invited applications for 50,000, 10% Debentures of ₹10 each at par, payable the full amount at the time of application. Applications were received for 60,000 Debentures. Debentures were allotted and excess money was refunded. By how much amount the bank account be credited?

Options:

₹1,00,000

₹5,00,000

₹6,00,000

₹3,00,000

Correct Answer:

₹1,00,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- ₹1,00,000

Bank account is credited with Excess money received = 10,000 debentures x ₹10
                                                                                     = ₹1,00,000

The following 2 journal entry is passed for this-

1) Bank A/c Dr.                                    (60,000 x 10)  ₹6,00,000
         To Debenture Application & Allotment A/c   (60,000 x 10)  ₹6,00,000
(Money received by company)

2) Debenture Application & Allotment A/c  Dr. (60,000 x 10)  ₹6,00,000
            To 10% Debentures A/c                                           (50,000 x 10)  ₹5,00,000
            To Bank A/c                                                              (10,000 x 10)  ₹1,00,000