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The balance of discount on debentures is shown on which side of Balance Sheet? |
Asset Side Liability Side Shown on any side of balance sheet depending on company's EPS Shown in statement of Profit and Loss A/c |
Asset Side |
The correct answer is option 1- Asset Side. The discount/loss on issue of debentures is a capital loss or a fictitious asset and, therefore, must be written-off during the life time of debentures. The amount of discount/loss on issue of debentures should normally not be written-off in the year of issue itself since the benefit of the debentures would accrue to the company till their redemption. The discount/loss on it is, therefore, treated as capital loss. The discount may be charged to Securities Premium A/c or may be written-off over 3 to 5 years through statement of profit and loss as per guidelines issued by ICAI. |