Question : Ashwathi Ltd. issued 40,00,000, 10% Debentures of Rs.50 each at a discount of 8% on April 1, 2010, redeemable in four equal annual instalments starting with March 31, 2013.
Securities premium account shows a balance of Rs.70,00,000. Compute the amount of discount/loss to be written off through statement of profit and loss account is –
Option 1: Rs 1.6 cores
Option 2: Rs 0.09 crores
Option 3: Rs 0.9 crores
Option 4: Rs 16 crores
Correct Answer: Rs 0.9 crores
Solution :
Answer =
Rs 0.9 crores
Discount on issue of debentures(40,00,000@50 each)= 20,00,00,000×8%= 1,60,00,000.
Securitites premium reserve A/c.......Dr 70,00,000
Surplus in the statement of P&L A/c........Dr 90,00,000
To Discount on issue of debentures A/c 1,60,00,000
Hence, the correct option is 3.




