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XYZ Ltd. has been operating in the field of FMCG products in South Indian market. However to expand its operation in northern part of India, it needs additional capital Rs. 20,00,000 which is raised by issuing 10% Debenture of Rs. 12,00,000 of Rs. 100 issued at a discount of 10% to be repayable after 6 years. The rest of the funds is raised by issuing 5% debenture of Rs. 8,00,000 of Rs. 100 issued at 15% premium. These debentures are perpetual in nature. After six years of successful operation in northern India, company took a loan of Rs. 5,00,000 from PNB against 5% debenture of Rs. 8,00,000 of Rs. 100 each as a collateral security. The company successfully ran its operation and managed to pay off its loan within two years.

While issuing 10% debenture of Rs. 12,00,000 at 10% discount. What amount should be transferred to "Discount on issue of debenture A/c" if all amount is received in one instalment ?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Discount on Issue of Debentures = Face Value x Discount Rate

= 12,00,000 x 10% = 1,20,000.

This full amount is transferred to the Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c when the entire sum is received in one instalment.

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