Question : Aman Ltd. was promoted by Aman and Bina with an authorised capital of Rs. 10,00,000 divided into 1,00,000 shares of Rs. 10 each.
The company decided to issue 1,000, 6% Debentures of Rs. 100 each to Amrit and Bhaskar each for their services in incorporating the company.
Question:- Choose the correct Journal entry at the time of issue of debentures
Option 1: Debited Goodwill account by Rs 2,00,000 , credited 6% Debentures Rs 2,00,000
Option 2: Debited incorporation expenses Rs 1,00,000, Credited debentures account Rs 1,00,000
Option 3: Debited incorporation expenses Rs 2, 00,000 credited Debentures account Rs 2,00,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Debited incorporation expenses Rs 2, 00,000 credited Debentures account Rs 2,00,000
Solution : Answer = Debited incorporation expenses Rs 2, 00,000 credited Debentures account Rs 2,00,000
The correct journal entry for the issuance of debentures in exchange for services rendered by Amrit and Bhaskar is to debit the incorporation expenses account for the value of the services (Rs. 2,00,000) and credit the debentures account for the same amount (Rs. 2,00,000). This entry reflects the exchange of services for debentures.
Hence, the correct option is 3.