Question : Which of the following statements is true?
Option 1: Interest on debentures is calculated at fixed rate on its nominal (face) value payable quarterly, half yearly or yearly as per the terms of issue.
Option 2: Rate of interest is prefixed to the debenture, is payable even if the company incurs a loss.
Option 3: Interest on debentures is a charge against profit.
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : Answer = All of the above
1. Interest on debentures is calculated at a fixed rate on its nominal (face) value payable quarterly, half-yearly or yearly as per the terms of issue. 2. The rate of interest is prefixed to the debenture and is payable even if the company incurs a loss. 3. Interest on debentures is a charge against profit.
Question : Which of the following statements is not true?
Option 1: Interest on debentures is a charge against a profit of the company and is payable whether the company earns a profit or incurs a loss.
Option 2: Interest on debentures is calculated at a fixed rate of interest on the nominal (face) value.
Option 3: Interest is payable on debentures issued as collateral security.
Option 4: Balance in Debentures' Interest Account is transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss (Finance Cost) at the end of the year.
Option 1: The debenture is a borrowing of the company.
Option 2: Debenture is normally secured by way of charge on the assets of the company.
Option 3: Interest on Debentures is a charge against profit.
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