Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
When debentures are issued at a discount and are redeemable at a premium, which of the following accounts is debited at the time of issue and with what amount?
Options:
Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c (Premium on Redemption)
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c (Discount on issue)
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c (Discount on issue +premium on redemption)
None of these
Correct Answer:
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c (Discount on issue +premium on redemption)
Explanation:
Issue at discount and redemption at premium
Bank A/c Dr.
To Debenture Application & Allotment A/c
(Receipt of application money)
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 discountand redeemable at premium)