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Question : On 1st April, 2019, Moonlight Ltd. issued 1,000, 9% Debentures of  Rs. 200 each at a discount of 5% redeemable after 5 years at a premium of 10%. All the debentures were subscribed and allotment was made. The balance in Securities Premium Reserve is  Rs. 10,000.
At the time of writing off the loss on issue of debentures statement of profit and loss account will be debited/credited with ____________.
 

Option 1: Credited with Rs. 20,000
 

Option 2: Debited with Rs. 30,000

Option 3: Debited with Rs. 20,000

Option 4: Credited with Rs. 30,000
 


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Debited with Rs. 20,000


Solution : Answer = Debited with Rs. 20,000

Loss on issue of debentures Rs. 2,00,000 X 5% = Rs.10,000 + Rs. 2,00,000 X 10% = Rs. 20,000
Loss on issue of debentures = Rs. 30,000
Written off from securities premium = Rs. 10,000
From profit and loss Account = Rs. 20,000

Securities premium A/c Dr                         10,000
Profit and loss account Dr                          20,000
To loss on issue  of Debentures A/c                   30,000
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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