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Issue and Redemption of Debentures — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Accountancy

Issue and Redemption of Debentures revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Accountancy: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Meaning and Nature of Debentures

  • A debenture is a written instrument acknowledging a debt under the common seal of the company.
  • Debentures represent borrowed capital, not owned capital.
  • Debentures may be issued through private placement or by public offer.
2

Distinction Between Shares and Debentures

  • A share represents ownership, while a debenture represents debt.
  • Return on shares is dividend; return on debentures is interest.
  • Dividend is an appropriation of profits, but interest is a charge on profits.
3

Types of Debentures

  • From security point of view: secured debentures and unsecured debentures.
  • Secured debentures have a charge on assets for payment in case of default.
  • A fixed charge is created on a specific asset held for use in operations and not meant for sale.
4

Issue of Debentures

  • Debentures can be issued at par, at discount, or at premium.
  • They can also be issued for consideration other than cash or as collateral security.
  • Over subscription is possible, but a company cannot allot more debentures than invited for subscription.

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A debenture is a written instrumentA bond is also an instrumentA share represents ownership ofDebentures are classified as securedDebentures are issued at par when

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Key topics in Issue and Redemption of Debentures include Meaning and Nature of Debentures, Distinction Between Shares and Debentures, Types of Debentures, Issue of Debentures. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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