Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
When debentures are issued with a charge on the assets of the company for the purpose of payment in case of default, then these debentures are known as:
Options:
Secured Debentures
Redeemable Debentures
Unsecured Debentures
Specific Coupon Rate Debentures
Correct Answer:
Secured Debentures
Explanation:
Secured debentures refer to those debentures where a charge is created on the assets of the company for the purpose of payment in case of default. The charge may be fixed or floating. A fixed charge is created on a specific asset whereas a floating charge is on the general assets of the company. The fixed charge is created against those assets which are held by a company for use in operations not meant for sale whereas floating charge involves all assets excluding those assigned to the secured creditors.