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Which of the following is false?

  1. A company can issue bearer debentures.

  2. A company can issue convertible debentures.

  3. A company can issue redeemable debentures.

  4. A company can issue debentures with voting rights.


Correct Option: D

The underwriting commission in the case of issue of debentures cannot exceed _______________.

  1. 2%

  2. 2.5%

  3. 3%

  4. 5%


Correct Option: B

The following entry appears in the bools of Vikas Ltd 

BankA/c 1,90,000
Loss on issue of Debenture A/c 26,000
To 9% Debentures A/c 2,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c 16,000
Debentures have been issued at a discount of 
  1. 10%

  2. 7%

  3. 6%

  4. 5%


Correct Option: D

Debentures Account is a -

  1. Personal Account

  2. Real Account

  3. Nominal Account

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Debenture A/c is a Personal A/c as it reflects the liability of the company towards debentureholders'.

An unsecured bond that provides no lien against property as security for bond obligation is classified as _____________.

  1. secured bond

  2. debenture

  3. obligation bond

  4. specific bond


Correct Option: B

Shares and debentures of blue chip companies are ___________ .

  1. Money market investment

  2. Capital market investment

  3. Gilt-edged securities

  4. Any of these depending on certain factors


Correct Option: B

On 1st April, 2013, Y Ltd. Issued 1000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 6%. These debentures are redeemable in five equal annual instalments at the end of each year. What is the amount of discount to be written off in the first year i.e.

  1. Rs. 2000

  2. Rs. 1800

  3. Rs. 1200

  4. Rs. 600


Correct Option: C

____________ Debentures are to be redeemed on the expiry of a certain period.

  1. Redeemable

  2. Irredeemable

  3. Convertible

  4. Non-convertible


Correct Option: A

Debentures can be redeemed by :

  1. Purchase of own debentures in the open market

  2. Converting them into new class of debentures

  3. Converting them into shares

  4. Any of the methods mentioned in (A), (B) and (C)


Correct Option: D

The premium on issue of shares (whether received in cash or in kind) is a:

  1. Revenue receipt

  2. Capital receipt

  3. Neither revenue nor capital receipt

  4. Both revenue and capital receipts


Correct Option: B