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Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Chhattisgarh Board · Class 12 · Accountancy

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is a debenture and what does the word 'debenture' mean?

Answer

A debenture is a written instrument acknowledging a debt under the common seal of the company. The word 'debenture' is derived from the Latin word 'debere' which means 'to borrow'. It contains a contr

Card 2Basic Concepts

Compare shares and debentures on the basis of ownership, return, and repayment.

Answer

Ownership: Shares represent ownership; debentures are acknowledgment of debt. Return: Shares earn dividend (variable); debentures earn interest (fixed). Repayment: Shares are not normally repaid durin

Card 3Types of Debentures

What are secured debentures and how do they differ from unsecured debentures?

Answer

Secured debentures have a charge created on company's assets (fixed or floating charge) for payment security. Unsecured debentures do not have specific charge on assets, though a floating charge may b

Card 4Types of Debentures

Distinguish between redeemable and irredeemable (perpetual) debentures.

Answer

Redeemable debentures are payable on expiry of specific period, either in lump sum or installments. Irredeemable (perpetual) debentures have no specific repayment period and are repayable only on comp

Card 5Types of Debentures

What are convertible debentures and how do they differ from non-convertible debentures?

Answer

Convertible debentures can be converted into equity shares or other securities at the option of company or debentureholders (fully or partly convertible). Non-convertible debentures cannot be converte

Card 6Types of Debentures

Explain zero coupon rate debentures with an example.

Answer

Zero coupon rate debentures do not carry a specific interest rate. They are issued at substantial discount to compensate investors. The difference between nominal value and issue price is treated as i

Card 7Issue of Debentures

What journal entries are passed when debentures are issued at par in one installment?

Answer

On receipt of application money: Bank A/c Dr. To Debenture Application & Allotment A/c. On allotment: Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. To Debentures A/c

Card 8Issue of Debentures

How are debentures issued at discount recorded in books of accounts?

Answer

On receipt: Bank A/c Dr. To Debenture Application & Allotment A/c. On allotment: Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr., Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. To Debentures A/c. Discount is shown

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