Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
Debentures are shown under which of the following head in the Balance Sheet?
Options:
Reserves
Non Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Secured Liabilities
Correct Answer:
Non Current Liabilities
Explanation:
In the Balance Sheet of a company, the Liabilities are to be divided into two parts: Current and Non Current. Noncurrent liabilities are those obligations not due for settlement within within one year. These liabilities are separately classified in an entity's balance sheet, away from current liabilities. Debentures is a non current Liability and will be shown under the Sub head "Long term Borrowings".