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A company issued 30,000, 9% Debenture of Rs. 100 each at 5% premium. These debentures are to be redeemed at 15% premium at the end of 4 years. Existing Balance in Securities Premium before Issue of Debentures was Rs. 80,000. Identify the amount to be debited to Statement of Profit and Loss for writing off Loss on issue of Debentures. |
Rs. 4,50,000 Rs. 2,20,000 Rs. 2,25,000 Rs. 3,70,000 |
Rs. 2,20,000 |
The correct answer is Option (2) → Rs. 2,20,000 Debentures issued at premium and to be redeemed at premium. Journal entry at the time of issue of debentures- * Bank A/c (30000 debentures x 105) Dr. 3150000 * Debentures Application & allotment A/c (30000 x 105) Dr. 3150000 This loss is set off first from securities premium and then from statement of profit and loss. Total balance to be set off = 450000 220000 will be set off from statement of profit and loss. |