Identify the transaction from the options below that involves an actual inflow or outflow of cash/cash equivalents:
- APurchase of machinery by issue of preference shares
- BRedemption of Debentures by issuing equity shares
- CIssue of Debentures as collateral security
- DPurchase of land by taking a loan
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Analysis of options:Options (A) and (B) are non-cash transaction equity conversions.Option (C) involves keeping debentures as a secondary security without any immediate cash movement.Option (D): Taking a loan provides immediate liquid funds to settle the purchase transaction value of land, altering cash flow status through external borrowing facilities (Financing/Investing impact).