CUET Accountancy 2022 30 Aug Shift 2 PYQs

Which of the following is true about debentures-

(A) Debenture is a part of owned capital.

(B) The payment of interest on debentures is a charge on the profits of the company.

(C) The debentures cannot be issued at a discount of more than 10% of the face value.

(D) Redeemable debentures are those debentures which are payable on the expiry of the specific period.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Debentures are issued at a discount. In which of the following the difference between their nominal value and the issue price is treated as the amount of interest.

The following journal entry appears in the books of X Co. Ltd.

Bank A/c Dr. 4,75,000

Loss on issue of debenture A/c Dr. 75,000

To 12% Debentures A/c 5,00,000

To Premium on Redemption of Debenture A/c 50,000

In this case the debentures have been issued at a discount of 5% . What is the rate of premium on redemption of debentures?