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Question
The Balance Sheet of Anjum Ltd. as at 31st March 2022, had outstanding 1,000, 8% Debentures of ₹ 100 each. These debentures were to be redeemed by the company on 31st March 2023. Give the journal entry for the amount due to the Debenture holders on 31st March 2023, including the interest on debentures due to them.
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Solution
Outstanding Debentures = 1,000 of ₹ 100 each
= 1,000 × 100
= 1,00,000
Interest on debentures = `1,00,000xx8/100`
= ₹ 8,000
| Journal Entry | ||||
| Date | Particulars | L. F. | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
| 2023 | ||||
| 31st March | 8% Debentures A/c ...Dr. | 1,00,000 | - | |
| Interest on Debentures A/c ...Dr. | 8,000 | - | ||
| To Debentureholders A/c | ||||
| (Being amount of debentures and interest thereon, made due to debentureholdets) |
- | 1,08,000 | ||
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