X Ltd. issued 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 8% on April 1, 2025. These debentures are redeemable at par after ten years. The company has a balance in Securities Premium Reserve of Rs. 15,000. Calculate the amount of discount to be written off from the Securities Premium Reserve.
X Ltd. issued 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 8% on April 1, 2025. These debentures are redeemable at par after ten years. The company has a balance in Securities Premium Reserve of Rs. 15,000. Calculate the amount of discount to be written off from the Securities Premium Reserve.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Total discount .
Securities Premium Reserve can absorb only up to its available balance of , so is written off against it and the remaining against the Statement of Profit and Loss.
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