Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
If debentures of ₹ 4,50,000 are issued for the consideration of net assets of ₹ 5,00,000, balance ₹ 50,000 will be credited to which account?
Options:
General Reserve
Capital Reserve A/c
Profit & Loss A/c
Sinking Fund A/c
Correct Answer:
Capital Reserve A/c
Explanation:
In case of the whole business being taken over if the amount of debentures issued is more than the amount of the net assets taken over, the difference (excess) will be treated as value of goodwill and the same shall also be debited while passing the journal entry for the purchase of vender’s business. But if it is the other way round, i.e., the value of debentures is less than the value of the net assets taken over the difference will be credited to capital Reserve accounts.