Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:

A Ltd. issue 100000, 7 % debentures of 100 Rs. each at a discount of 4%, redeemable after 5 years at a premium of 6%.What will be the Loss on issue of debentures to be debited at the time of issue of debentures?

Options:

Rs 4,00,000

Rs 6,00,000

Rs 10,00,000

Rs 16,00,000

Correct Answer:

Rs 10,00,000

Explanation:

400000+600000=10,00,000
The journal entry will be:
Bank A/c Dr.     96,00,000
     To Debenture Application & Allotment A/c     96,00,000
(Receipt of application money)

Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 9,600,000
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. (with discount on issue plus premium on redemption) 10,00,000
      To Debentures A/c (with nominal value of debenture)                                                                1,00,00,000
      To Premium on Redemption (with premium on redemption) of Debentures A/c                               6,00,000
(Allotment of debentures at a discount and redeemable at premium)