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Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Debentures

ICSE · Class 12 · Accountancy

Complete topic list for Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Debentures in ICSE Class 12 Accountancy. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Joint Stock Accounts : Issue of Debentures

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1. MEANING AND DEFINITION OF DEBENTURES

  • A debenture is a certificate issued by a company under its common seal acknowledging its debt to the holder
  • It represents a long-term loan to the company with fixed interest rates and specified repayment dates
  • Debentureholders are creditors, not owners of the company
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2. TYPES AND CLASSIFICATION OF DEBENTURES

  • Classification by Transfer: Registered vs. Bearer Debentures
  • Registered debentures: Holder's name recorded; transfer requires formal deed; interest paid to registered holder
  • Bearer debentures: Payable to bearer; transferable by mere delivery; company keeps no record
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3. KEY DIFFERENCES: SHARES VS. DEBENTURES

  • Capital vs. Loan: Shares are part of company capital; debentures are debt/loan
  • Dividend vs. Interest: Dividend is optional (based on profits); interest is mandatory
  • Rate Variation: Dividend rate varies; debenture interest rate is fixed at issue
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4. ACCOUNTING TREATMENT: ISSUE OF DEBENTURES FOR CASH

  • Debentures can be issued at: (a) Par (b) Premium (c) Discount
  • Three stages of debenture issue: Application → Allotment → Call(s)
  • Application stage: Company receives application money at fixed rate per debenture

Key Concepts

According to Section 2(30) ofKey features includeDebentures are classified into six categoriesSix key differencesFour critical differences

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