Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
When debentures are issued at discount but redeemable at premium which of the account is credited at the time of issue and by what amount?
Options:
Debentures a/c (Amount of issue)
Premium on redemption A/c (Amount of premium on Redemption)
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c (Difference of issue and redemption Price)
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Premium on redemption A/c (Amount of premium on Redemption)
Explanation:
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c will be debited at the time of issue. The following journal entry will be made:
Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr.
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. (with discount on issue plus premium on redemption)
To Debentures A/c (with nominal value of debenture)
To Premium on Redemption (with premium on redemption)
of Debentures A/c
(Allotment of debentures at a discount and redeemable at premium)