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Bikano Industries Ltd. purchased a plant for Rs. 100,000 payable Rs. 37,000 in cash and balance by issue of 11% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 10%. The vendor will be issued ______.

  1. 630 debentures of Rs. 100 each

  2. 700 debentures of Rs. 100 each

  3. 770 debentures of Rs. 100 each

  4. 600 debentures of Rs. 100 each


Correct Option: B

When debentures are issued as collateral security, no amount is received for debentures.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When loan is taken from Bank or Financial Institution, debentures may be issued as collateral security. Any cash is not received against these debenture. On default of repayment of loan, loan may be converted into debentures by Bank/Financial Institution.

Unless written off, the loss on issue of debentures is shown.

  1. On the assets side of Balance Sheet

  2. On the debit side of Profit and Loss Account

  3. By way of deduction from the amount of debentures

  4. On the liabilities side of Balance Sheet


Correct Option: A

If debentures are issued as consideration for purchase of any fixed asset, the entry is?

  1. Debit Asset A/c; Credit Vendor A/c

  2. Debit Asset A/c; Credit Bank A/c

  3. Debit Asset A/c; Credit Debentures A/c

  4. Debit Debenture A/c; Credit Asset A/c

  5. Debit Debenture A/c; Credit Vendors A/c


Correct Option: D

Debentures can be issued.

  1. For consideration other wise than cash

  2. As collateral security for borrowings from financial institutions

  3. In lieu of dividends

  4. Both (a) and (b)


Correct Option: D