Cash received from the issue of debenture for a trading organization is.
Cash received from the issue of debenture for a trading organization is.
Solution
Cash received from the issue of debentures represents proceeds from long-term borrowings. This directly affects the capital structure of the business by increasing the debt component.
As per AS-3 (Cash Flow Statement), cash flows must be classified into three categories:
Operating Activities → Cash flows from principal revenue-generating activities (sales, purchases, expenses)
Investing Activities → Cash flows from acquisition/disposal of long-term assets and investments
Financing Activities → Cash flows that result in changes in the size and composition of owner's capital and borrowings
Since debentures are a form of long-term borrowing, issuing debentures changes the borrowing structure of the enterprise. Any cash inflow or outflow related to raising or repaying borrowed funds falls under Financing Activity.
Other examples of financing activities include:
- Proceeds from issuing equity shares
- Proceeds from long-term/short-term borrowings
- Repayment of loans
- Payment of dividends
Therefore, cash received from issue of debentures is classified as a Financing Activity in the Cash Flow Statement.
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