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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 debentures, securities premium reserve account will be __________. 

Option 1: Credited by Rs. 50,000

Option 2: Debited by Rs. 50,000

Option 3: Debited by Rs. 1,80,000

Option 4: Credited by Rs. 1,80,000


Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Debited by Rs. 50,000


Solution : Answer = Debited by Rs. 50,000

It is because the securities premium balance is Rs 50,000.
Securities Premium A/c  Dr  50,000
    To Loss on the issue of Debentures A/c  50,000
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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