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:
- ALoss on Issue of debentures will be debited by ₹75,000
- BLoss on Issue of Debentures will be debited by ₹750
- CLoss on Issue of Debentures will be debited by ₹30,000
- DPremium 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.
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.