Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
What is the nature of Discount on the issue of Debentures?
Options:
Revenue Loss
Deferred Revenue Expenditure
Capital Loss
Capital profit
Correct Answer:
Capital Loss
Explanation:
Discount on issue of debentures is a capital loss and over a period of 3 to 5 years or is charged to “Securities Premium Account” as per the guidelines issued by ICAI. The discount on issue of debentures can be written-off either by debiting it to profit and loss or to securities premium account.