Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
Debentures carry interest at:
Options:
10% p.a.
5% p.a.
Fixed-rate of interest
15% p.a.
Correct Answer:
Fixed-rate of interest
Explanation:
Companies use debentures as fixed-rate loans and pay fixed interest payments. However, the holders of the debenture have the option of holding the loan until maturity and receive the interest payments, or convert the loan into equity shares.