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Z Ltd. issued 15,000, 12% Debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 2% redeemable at a premium of 5%. In such a case:

  1. A
    Loss on Issue of debentures will be debited by ₹75,000
  2. B
    Loss on Issue of Debentures will be debited by ₹750
  3. C
    Loss on Issue of Debentures will be debited by ₹30,000
  4. D
    Premium on Redemption of Debentures will be credited by ₹15,000

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Total Face Value of Debentures = .When debentures are redeemable at a premium, that premium constitutes a future loss at the time of issue itself.

The journal entry passed at the time of issue includes:Debit: Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c by ₹75,000Credit: Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c by ₹75,000The issue premium of 2% (₹30,000) goes to the Securities Premium Reserve and does not offset the premium on redemption calculation under standard accounting principles for the "Loss on Issue" ledger account debit.

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Z Ltd. issued 15,000, 12% Debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 2% redeemable at a premium of 5%. In such a case:
A
Loss on Issue of debentures will be debited by ₹75,000
B
Loss on Issue of Debentures will be debited by ₹750
C
Loss on Issue of Debentures will be debited by ₹30,000
D
Premium on Redemption of Debentures will be credited by ₹15,000

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