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Question
A limited company issued ₹ 1,00,000, 9% Debentures at a discount of 6% on 1st April, 2017. These debentures are to be redeemed equally, spread over 5 annual instalments.
Pass the Journal entries for issue of debentures and writing off the discount.
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Solution
In the books of S. Singh Ltd.
Journal
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Date |
Particulars |
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L.F. |
Debit Amount (₹) |
Credit Amount (₹) |
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2017 |
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April 01 |
Bank A/c |
Dr. |
94,000 |
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To Debentures Application & Allotment A/c |
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94,000 |
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(Being application money received on 9% Debentures issued at 6% discount) |
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April 01 |
Debentures Application & Allotment A/c |
Dr. |
94,000 |
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Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c |
Dr. |
6,000 |
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To 9% Debentures A/c |
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1,00,000 |
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(Being application & allotment money adjusted) |
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2018 |
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March 31 |
Statement of Profit & Loss A/c |
Dr. |
6,000 |
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To Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c |
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6,000 |
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(Being discount on issue of debentures written off) |
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