Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

At the time of the issue of debentures, Debenture Account will be credited by which of the following amount?

Options:

Amount received

Face value of the debentures

Issue price of the debenture

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Face value of the debentures

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Face value of the debentures.

The face value of debentures is the nominal value or principal amount that each debenture represents. It serves as the basis for calculating interest payments. It is the value that is credited in debentures account. The journal entry passed at the time of issue of debenture is as follows-

Bank A/c Dr.
    To Debenture Application & allotment A/c
(Money received)

Debenture Application & allotment A/c
       To Debentures A/c
(Money transferred to debentures account)
(Application money transferred to debentures Account on )