Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Question:
Analyze the case given below and answer the questions that follow:
Anil Technologies limited company issued 5,000, 9% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of Rs. 20 payable as follows:
1. Rs. 40 including premium of Rs. 10 on application
2. Rs. 40 including premium of Rs. 10 on allotment
3. Balance on first and final call
Applications were received for 5,000 debentures and allotment was made to all the applicants. All the calls were made and amounts received.
What amount of money that was received on application needs to be transferred to the securities premium reserve account?
Options:
Rs. 5,00,000
Rs. 50,000
Rs. 1,00,000
Rs. 2,00,000
Correct Answer:
Rs. 50,000
Explanation:
Application money received included Rs. 10 premium. Therefore amount transferred to the securities premium reserve account is 5000 X 10 = Rs. 50,000.