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Question : On 1st April, 2018 X Ltd. issued 20,000, 10% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a discount of 5% redeemable at a premium of 4% after 5 years. It decided to write off loss on issue of debentures in the year ended 31st March, 2019. It has the following balances :
Capital Reserve Rs.1,00,000 and Securities Premium Reserve Rs.50,000.

Question:-  At the time of writing off loss on issue of debenture. Statement of profit and loss account will be __________.

Option 1: Debited by Rs. 1,80,000
 

Option 2: Credited by Rs. 30,000

Option 3: Debited By Rs.1,30,000

Option 4: None of the above 


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Debited By Rs.1,30,000


Solution : Answer = Debited By Rs.1,30,000

Journal entry will be:
Securities Premium Reserve A/c         Dr              50,000
The surplus in Profit and loss A/c        Dr           1,30,000
    To Loss on the issue of Debentures A/c         1,80,000
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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