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Issue and Redemption of Debentures 2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter
you will be able to :
• state the meaning of
debenture and explain the
A company raises its capital by means of issue of
shares. But the funds raised by the issue of
shares are seldom adequate to meet their long term
difference between financial needs of a company. Hence, most companies
debentures and shares;
• describe various types of turn to raising long-term funds also through
debentures; debentures which are issued either through the route
• record the journal entries
for the issue of debentures of private placement or by offering the same to the
at par, at a discount and public. The finances raised through debentures are
at premium;
• explain the concept of also known as long-term debt. This chapter deals with
debentures issued for the accounting treatment of issue and redemption of
consideration other than
cash and the accounting debentures and other related aspects.
thereof;
• explain the concept of
issue of debentures as a SECTION I
collateral security and the
accounting thereof; 2.1 Meaning of Debentures
• record the journal entries for
issue of debentures with Debenture: The word ‘debenture’ has been derived
various terms of issue,
terms of redemption; from a Latin word ‘debere’ which means to borrow.
• show the items relating to Debenture is a written instrument acknowledging a
issue of debentures in
company’s balance sheet; debt under the common seal of the company. It
• describe the methods of contains a contract for repayment of principal after
writing-off discount/loss
on issue of debentures; a specified period or at intervals or at the option of
• explain the methods the company and for payment of interest at a fixed
of redemption of
debentures and the
rate payable usually either half-yearly or yearly on
accounting thereof; and fixed dates. According to section 2(30) of The
• explain the concept of Companies Act, 2013 ‘Debenture’ includes
sinking fund, its use for
redemption of debentures Debenture Inventory, Bonds and any other
and the accounting securities of a company whether constituting a
thereof.
charge on the assets of the company or not.
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Bond: Bond is also an instrument of acknowledgement of debt. Traditionally,

the Government issued bonds, but these days, bonds are also being issued by
semi-government and non-governmental organisations. The terms ‘debentures’
and ‘Bonds’ are now being used inter-changeably.
2.2 Distinction between Shares and Debentures
Ownership: A ‘share’ represents ownership of the company whereas a debenture

is only acknowledgement of Debt. A share is a part of the owned capital whereas
a debenture is a part of borrowed capital.
Return: The return on shares is known as dividend while the return on
debentures is called interest. The rate of return on shares may vary from year to
year depending upon the profits of the company but the rate of interest on
debentures is prefixed. The payment of dividend is an appropriation of profits,
whereas the payment of interest is a charge on profits and is to be paid even if
there is no profit.
Repayment: Normally, the amount of shares is not returned during the life of
the company, whereas, generally, the debentures are issued for a specified period
and repayable on the expiry of that period.
Voting Rights: Shareholders enjoy voting rights whereas debentureholders do
not normally enjoy any voting right.
Security : Shares are not secured by any charge whereas the debentures are
generally secured and carry a fixed or floating charge over the assets of the
company.
Convertibility: Shares cannot be converted into debentures whereas debentures
can be converted into shares if the terms of issue so provide, and in that case
these are known as convertible debentures.
2.3 Types of Debentures

A company may issue different kinds of debentures which can be classified as
under:
2.3.1 From the Point of view of Security

(a) Secured Debentures: Secured debentures refer to those debentures
where a charge is created on the assets of the company for the purpose
of payment in case of default. The charge may be fixed or floating. A
fixed charge is created on a specific asset whereas a floating charge is
on the general assets of the company. The fixed charge is created

against those assets which are held by a company for use in operations
not meant for sale whereas floating charge involves all assets excluding
those assigned to the secured creditors.
(b) Unsecured Debentures: Unsecured debentures do not have a specific
charge on the assets of the company. However, a floating charge may
be created on these debentures by default. Normally, these kinds of
debentures are not issued.
2.3.2 From the Point of view of Tenure
(a) Redeemable Debentures: Redeemable debentures are those which
are payable on the expiry of the specific period either in lump sum
or in Instalments during the life time of the company. Debentures
can be redeemed either at par or at premium.
(b) Irredeemable Debentures: Irredeemable debentures are also known
as Perpetual Debentures because the company does not give any
undertaking for the repayment of money borrowed by issuing such
debentures. These debentures are repayable on the winding-up of a
company or on the expiry of a long period.
2.3.3 From the Point of view of Convertibility
(a) Convertible Debentures: Debentures which are convertible into equity
shares or in any other security either at the option of the company or
the debentureholders are called convertible debentures. These
debentures are either fully convertible or partly convertible.
(b) Non-Convertible Debentures: The debentures which cannot be
converted into shares or in any other securities are called non-
convertible debentures. Most debentures issued by companies fall in
this category.
2.3.4 From Coupon Rate Point of view
(a) Specific Coupon Rate Debentures: These debentures are issued with
a specified rate of interest, which is called the coupon rate. The specified
rate may either be fixed or floating. The floating interest rate is usually
tagged with the bank rate.
(b) Zero Coupon Rate Debentures: These debentures do not carry a
specific rate of interest. In order to compensate the investors, such
debentures are issued at substantial discount and the difference
between the nominal value and the issue price is treated as the
amount of interest related to the duration of the debentures.
2.3.5 From the view Point of Registration

(a) Registered Debentures: Registered debentures are those debentures
in respect of which all details including names, addresses and
particulars of holding of the debentureholders are entered in a register
kept by the company. Such debentures can be transferred only by
executing a regular transfer deed.
(b) Bearer Debentures: Bearer debentures are the debentures which can
be transferred by way of delivery and the company does not keep
any record of the debentures Interest on debentures is paid to a
person who produces the interest coupon attached to such
debentures.
Types of Debenture/Bond
Security Tenure Mode of Coupon Registration

Redemption rate
Secured/ Unsecured/ Redeemable Perpetual/ Convertible Non- Zero Specific Registered Unregistered/
Mortgage Naked debenture Irredeemable debenture convertible coupon rate debenture Bearer
debenture debenture debenture debenture rate/Deep debenture
Discount Rate
Fully Partly
convertible convertible
debenture debenture
2.4 Issue of Debentures

The procedure for the issue of debentures is the same as that for the issue of
shares. The intending investors apply for debentures on the basis of the prospectus
issued by the company. The company may either ask for the entire amount to be
paid on application or by means of instalments on application, on allotment and
on various calls. Debentures can be issued at par, at a premium or at a discount.
They can also be issued for consideration other than cash or as a collateral
security.
2.4.1 Issue of Debentures for Cash

Debentures are said to be issued at par when their issue price is equal to the
face value. The journal entries recorded for such issue are as under:
(a) If whole amount is received in one instalment:
(i) On receipt of the application money
Bank A/c Dr.
To Debenture Application & Allotment A/c
(ii) On Allotment of debentures
Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(b) If debenture amount is received in two instalments:
(i) On receipt of application money
Bank A/c Dr.
To Debenture Application A/c
(ii) For adjustment of applications money on allotment
Debenture Application A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(iii) For allotment money due
Debenture Allotment A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(iv) On receipt of allotment money
Bank A/c Dr.
To Debenture Allotment A/c
(c) If debenture money is received in more than two instalments
Additional entries:
(i) On making the first call
Debenture First Call A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(ii) On the receipt of the first call
Bank A/c Dr.
To Debenture First Call A/c
Note: Similar entries may be made for the second call and final call. However, normally
the whole amount is collected on application or in two instalments, i.e., on
application and allotment.
Illustration 1
ABC Lmited issued 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each payable Rs. 30
on application and remaining amount on allotment. The public applied for
9,000 debentures which were fully allotted, and all the relevant allotment
money was duly received. Give journal entries in the books of ABC Ltd., and
exhibit the relevent information in the balance sheet.
Solution:
Books of ABC Limited
Journal
Date Particulars L.F. Debit Credit
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 2,70,000
To 12% Debenture Application A/c
(Application money on 9,000 debentures received) 2,70,000
12% Debenture Application A/c Dr. 2,70,000

To 12% Debentures A/c 2,70,000
(Application money transferred to debentures
Account on allotment)
12% Debenture Allotment A/c Dr. 6,30,000

(Amount due on 9,000 debentures on allotment
@ Rs. 70 per debenture)
Bank A/c Dr. 6,30,000

To 12% Debenture Allotment A/c 6,30,000
(Amount received on allotment)
ABC Limited
*Balance Sheet as at .................
Particulars Note Amount
No. (Rs.)
I. Equity and Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 1 9,00,000
Long-term borrowings
II. Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 2 9,00,000
* Relevant data only
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
1. Long-term borrowings
9,000, 12% Debentures of Rs. 100 each 9,00,000
2. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank 9,00,000
2.4.2 Issue of Debentures at a Discount

When a debenture is issued at a price below its nominal value, it is said to be
issued at a discount. For example, the issue of Rs. 100 debentures at Rs. 95,
Rs. 5 being the amount of discount. The discount on issue of debentures can
be written off either by debiting it to or out of Securities Premium Reserve, if
any, during the life time of debentures.
Discount on issue of debentures to be written off within 12 months of the
balance sheet date or the period of operating cycle is shown under ‘Other
Current Assets’ and the part which is to be written off after 12 months of
balance sheet is shown under ‘Other Non-Current Assets’.
The Companies Act, 2013 does not impose any restrictions upon the
issue of debentures at a discount.
Illustration 2
TV Components Ltd., issued 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a
discount of 5% payable as follows:
On application Rs. 40
On allotment Rs. 55
Show the journal entries including those for cash, assuming that all the
instalments were duly collected. Also show the relevant portion of the balance
sheet.
Solution:
Books of TV Components Ltd.
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 4,00,000
To 12% Debenture Application A/c 4,00,000
(Receipt of application money @ Rs 30 per
debenture)
To 12% Debenture A/c 4,00,000
(Transfer of application money to debenture
account)
Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c 50,000
(Allotment money due on debentures)
Bank A/c Dr. 5,50,000
(Receipt of allotment money on debentures)
Securities Premium Reserve/Statement Dr. 50,000 50,000
of Profit and Loss A/c.
To Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c.
(Discount on issue of debentures written off)
TV Components Limited
Balance Sheet as at..................
No. (Rs.)
1. Shareholders’ Funds
Reserves and Surplus
2. Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term borrowings 2 9,50,000
II. Assets
a) Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 9,50,000
9,50,000
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
1. Reserves and Surplus
Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss (50,000)
10,000, 12% secured debentures of Rs. 100 each 10,00,000
3. Cash and Cash Equivalents 9,50,000

Cash at bank
Notes:
1 It is presumed that debentures are redeemable after 10 years.
*Relevant data only.
2.4.3 Debentures issued at Premium

A debenture is said to be issued at a premium when the price charged is
more than its nominal value. For example, the issue of Rs. 100 debentures
for Rs. 110, (Rs. 10 is being the premium). The amount of premium is
credited to Securities Premium Reserve account and is shown on the liabilities
side of the balance sheet under the head “Reserves and Surpluses”.
Illustration 3
XYZ Industries Ltd., issued 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each, at a
premium of Rs. 10 per debenture payable as follows:
On allotment Rs. 60
The debentures were fully subscribed and all money was duly received.
Record the journal entries in the books of a company. Show how the amounts
will appear in the balance sheet.
Solution:
Books of XYZ Industries Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 1,00,000
(Application money Rs. 50 per debentures received)

(Transfer of application money to debenture
account)

To Securities Premium Reserve A/c 20,000
(Allotment money due on debentures
including the premium)
Bank A/c Dr. 1,20,000

(Allotment money received)
XYZ Industries Limited

Balance Sheet as at ———

No. (Rs.)
Reserve and Surplus 1 20,000
2. Non-current Liabilities
2,20,000
II. Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 2,20,000
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
1. Reserve and surplus
Securties Premium Reserve 20,000
2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each 2,00,000
3. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank 2,20,000
Illustration 4
A Limited issued 5,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each, at a premium of
Rs. 10 per debenture payable as follows:
On allotment Rs. 45 (including premium)
On first and final call Rs. 40
The debentures were fully subscribed and all money was duly received.
Record the necessary entries in the books of the company. Show how the amounts
will appear in the balance sheet.
Solution:
Books of A Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 1,25,000
(Application money on 10% debentures received)

(Transfer of application money on allotment)

(Allotment money of due on debentures including
the premium)
Bank A/c Dr. 2,25,000

10% Debenture First & Final Call A/c Dr. 2,00,000

(First and final call money due on
debentures)
Bank A/c Dr. 2,00,000

To 10% Debenture First & Final Call A/c 2,00,000
(First and final call money received)
A Limited
Balance Sheet as at ———

No. (Rs.)
a) Reserve and Surplus 1 50,000
Long term borrowings 2 5,00,000
Total 5,50,000
II. Assets
1. Current assets
a) Cash and cash equivalents 5,50,000
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
1. Reserve and surplus
Securities Premium Reserve 50,000
5,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each 5,00,000
2.5 Over Subscription

When the number of debentures applied for is more than the number of
debentures offered to the public, the issue is said to be over subscribed. A
company, however, cannot allot more debentures than it has invited for
subscription. The excess money received on over subscription may, however, be
retained for adjustment towards allotment and the respective calls to be made.
But the money received from applicants to whom no debentures have been
allotted, will be refunded to them.
Illustration 5
X Limited Issued 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each payable Rs. 40 on
application and Rs. 60 on allotment. The public applied for 14,000 debentures.
Applications for 9,000 debentures were accepted in full; applications for
2,000 debentures were allotted 1,000 debentures and the remaining
applications, were rejected. All money was duly received. Journalise the
transactions.
Solution:
Books of X Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 5,60,000
(Receipt of application money on 14,000
debentures)

To Debentures Allotment A/c 40,000
To Bank A/c 1,20,000
(Debenture Application money transferred
to Debenuture A/c, Excess application money
credited to Debenture Allotment account and
money refunded on rejected application)

(Amount due on allotment on 10,000 debentures)
Bank A/c Dr. 5,60,000

To Debenture Allotment A/c 5,60,000
2.6 Issue of Debentures for Consideration other than Cash

Sometimes a company purchased assets from vendors and instead of making
payment in cash issues debentures for consideration thereof. Such issue of
debentures is called debentures issued for consideration other than cash. In

that case also, the debentures may be issued at par, at a premium or at a
discount then entries made in such a situation are similar to those of the
shares issued for consideration other than cash, which are as follows :
1. On purchase of assets
Sundry Assets A/c Dr.
To Vendor’s
2. On issue of debentures
(a) At par
Vendors Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(b) At premium
Vendors Dr.
To Debentures A/c
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c
(c) At a discount
Vendors Dr.
Discount on Issue of Debenture A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
Illustration 6
Aashirward Company Limited purchased assets of the book value of Rs.
2,00,000 from another company and agreed to make the payment of purchase
consideration by issuing 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each.
Record the necessary journal entries.
Solution:
Books of Aashirwad Company Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Sundry Assets A/c Dr. 2,00,000
To Vendors 2,00,000
(Assets purchased from vendors)
Vendors Dr. 2,00,000

(Allotment of debentures to vendors as
purchase consideration)
Illustration 7
Rai Company purchased assets of the book value of Rs. 2,20,000 from another
company and agreed to make the payment of purchase consideration by
issuing 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10%.
Record necessary journal entries.
Solution:
Books of Rai Company Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
To Vendors 2,20,000

(Allotment of 2,000 debentures of Rs. 100 each
at a premium of 10% as purchase consideration)
Illustration 8
National Packaging Company purchased assets of the value of Rs. 1,90,000
from another company and agreed to make the payment of purchase consideration
by issuing 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 5%.
Solution:
Books of National Packaging Company
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
To Vendors 1,90,000

Discount on Issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 10,000
(Allotment of 2,000 debentures of
Rs. 100 each at a discount of 5% as
Illustration 9
G.S. Rai company ltd. purchased assets of the book value of Rs. 99,000 from
another firm. It was agreed that purchase consideration be paid by issuing
11% debentures of Rs. 100 each. Assume debentures have been issued.
1. At par
2. At discount of 10%, and
3. At a premium of 10%.
Solution:
Books of G.S. Rai Company Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Sundry Assets A/c Dr. 99,000
To Vendors 99,000
In Ist Vendors Dr. 99,000

Case To 10% Debentures A/c 99,000
(Allotment of debentures to vendors as
In IInd Vendors Dr. 99,000

Case Discount on Issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 11,000
(Allotment of 1,100 debenture of Rs. 100 issued at
discount of 10% to vendor)
In IIIrd Vendors Dr. 99,000

Case To 11% Debentures A/c 90,000
(Allotment of 900 debentures of Rs. 100 issued at
a premium of 10% to the vendors)
Sometimes a company may purchase the assets as well as takeover its

liabilities of another concern. It happens usually in case of purchase of the whole
business of the other concern. In such a situation, the purchase consideration
will be equal to the value of net assets (Assets - Liabilities) taken over, and if
the whole amount of the consideration is paid by issue of debentures, the
journal entry for purchase of business will be:
Sundry Assets A/c Dr.

To Sundry Liabilities A/c
To Vendors
(Purchase of the Vendors’ business)
Illustration 10
Romi Ltd. acquired assets of Rs. 20 lakh and took over creditors of Rs. 2 lakh
from Kapil Enterprises. Romi Ltd., issued 8% debentures of Rs 100 each at par
as purchase consideration. Record necessary journal entries in the books of
Romi Ltd.
Solution:
Books of Romi Ltd.
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
To Kapil Enterprises 18,00,000
To Sundry Creditors A/c 2,00,000
(Purchase of business from Kapil Enterprises)
Kapil Enterprises Dr. 18,00,000

(Issue of 18,000, 8% debentures of
Rs. 100 each)
In case of the whole business being taken over if the amount of debentures
issued is more than the amount of the net assets taken over, the difference (excess)
will be treated as value of goodwill and the same shall also be debited while
passing the journal entry for the purchase of vender’s business (see Illustration
11). But if it is the other way round, i.e., the value of debentures is less than the
value of the net assets taken over the difference will be credited to capital Reserve
accounts (See Illustration 12).
Illustration 11
Blue Prints Ltd., purchased building worth Rs.1,50,000, machinery worth
Rs.1,40,000 and furniture worth Rs.10,000 from XYZ Co., and took over its
liabilities of Rs. 20,000 for a purchase consideration of Rs. 3,15,000. Blue
Prints Ltd., paid the purchase consideration by issuing 12% debentures of
Rs.100 each at a premium of 5%. Record necessary journal entries.
Solution:
Books of Blue Prints Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Building A/c Dr. 1,50,000
Plant & Machinery A/c Dr. 1,40,000
Furniture A/c Dr. 10,000
Goodwill A/c 1 Dr. 35,000
To Liabilities (Sundry) 20,000
To XYZ Co. 3,15,000
(Purchase of assets and taking over of liabilities
of XYZ Co.)
XYZ Co. Dr. 3,15,000

(Issue of 3,000 debentures at a premium of 5%)
Note: 1. Since the purchase consideration is more than net assets taken over, the
difference has been debited to goodwill account.
2. No. of debentures issued = Purchase Consideration
Issue Price of a Debenture
= Rs. 3,15,000 = 3,000
105
Illustration 12
A Limited took over the assets of Rs. 3,00,000 and liabilities of Rs.10,000
from B & Co. Ltd., for an agreed purchase consideration of Rs. 2,70,000 to
be satisfied by issue of 15% debentures of Rs. 100 at 20% premium. Show
the journal entries in the journal of A Limited.
Solution:
Books of A Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
To Sundry Liabilities A/c 10,000
To B & Co. Ltd. 2,70,000
To Capital Reserve 20,000
(Purchased assets and took over liabilities from B Ltd.)
B & Co. Ltd. Dr. 2,70,000

(Issue of 2,250 debentures of Rs 100 each at a
premium of 20%)
Do it Yourself
1. Amrit Company Limited purchased assets of the value of Rs. 2,20,000 from
another company and agreed to make the payment of purchase consideration
by issuing 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of 10%. Record
necessary journal entries.
2. A company purchased assets of the value of Rs.1,90,000 from another company
and agreed to make the payment of purchase consideration by issuing 2,000,
10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 5%. Record necessary journal
entries.
3. Rose Bond Limited purchased a business for Rs. 22,00,000. Purchase Price was
paid by 6% debentures. Debentures of Rs. 20,00,000 were issued at a premium
of 10% for the purpose. Record necessary journal entries.
4. Nikhil and Ashwin Limited bought business of Agarwal Limited consisting sundry
assts of Rs. 3,60,000, sundry creditors Rs.1,00,000 for a consideration of
Rs. 3,07,200. It issued 14% debentures of Rs. 100 each fully paid at a discount
of 4% in satisfaction of purchase consideration. Record necessary journal entries.
Illustration 13
Suvidha Ltd. purchased machinery worth Rs.1,98,000 from Suppliers Ltd.
The payment was made by issue of 12% debentures of Rs.100 each.
Pass the necessary journal entries for the purchase of machinery and issue
of debentures when:
(i) Debentures are issued at par;
(ii) Debentures are issued at 10% discount; and
(iii) Debentures are issued at 10% premium
Solution:
Books of Suvidha Ltd.
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Machinery A/c Dr. 1,98,000
To Suppliers Ltd. 1,98,000
(Machinery purchased)
Case (i) When debentures are issued at par:

Suppliers Ltd. Dr. 1,98,000
(12% Debentures issued to Suppliers Ltd.)
Case (ii) When debentures are issued at 10% discount:

Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. 22,000
(12% Debentures issued to Suppliers Ltd. at
10% discount)
Case (iii) When debentures are issued at 10% premium:

Securities Premium Reserve A/c 18,000
(12% Debentures issued to Suppliers Ltd.
at 10% premium)
Workings:
(a)
Rs.
Face value of debenture 100
Less: Discount 10% 10
Value at which debenture issued 90
Rs. 1,98,000
Number of debentures issued in case of 10% discount =
90
= 2,200 debenture
(b)
Rs.
Face value of debenture 100
Add: Premium 10% 10
Value at which debenture issued 110
Rs.1,98,000
Number of debentures issued in case of 10% premium =
110
= 1,800 Debentures
2.7 Issue of Debentures as a Collateral Security

A collateral security may be defined as a subsidiary or secondary or additional
security besides the primary security when a company obtains a loan or
overdraft from a bank or any other financial Institution. It may pledge or
mortgage some assets as a secured loan against the said loan. But the lending
institutions may insist on additional assets as collateral security so that the

amount of loan can be realised in full with the help of collateral security in
case the amount from the sale of principal security falls short of the loan
money. In such situation, the company may issue its own debentures to the
lenders in addition to some other assets already pledged. Such an issue of
debentures is known as ‘Debentures issued as Collateral Security’.
If the company fails to repay the loan along with interest, the lender is free to
receive his money from the sale of primary security and if the realisable value of
the primary security falls short to cover the entire amount, the lender has the
right to invoke the benefit of collateral security whereby debentures may either
be presented for redemption or sold in the open market.
Debentures issued as collateral security can be dealt within two ways in the
books of the company:
First Method
No entry is made in the books of accounts since no liability is created by such
issue. However, on the liability side of the balance sheet, below the item of loan,
a note to the effect that it has been secured by issue of debentures as a collateral
security is appended. For example, X Company has issued 9%, 10,000
debentures of Rs.100 each for a loan of Rs.10, 00,000 taken from a bank. This
fact may be shown in the balance sheet as under:
X Company
Balance Sheet as at __________
No. (Rs.)
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
Bank Loan
(Secured by issue of 10,000, 10% debentures 10,00,000
of Rs. 10 each as Collatoral Security)
Second Method
The issue of debentures as a collateral security may be recorded by means of
journal entry as follows:
Journal Entries
i. Issue of 10,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each as collateral security
for bank loan of Rs. 10,00,000.
Debenture Suspense A/c Dr. 10,00,000
ii. For cancellation of 9% debentures as collateral security on repayment

of bank loan.
Debenture Suspense account will appear as a deduction from the debentures
in notes to accounts of long-term borrowings. When loan is repaid the above
entry will be cancelled by a reverse entry :
9% Debentures A/c Dr. 10,00,000
To Debenture Suspense A/c 10,00,000
Balance Sheet of X Co. _____________ (Extract)

No. (Rs.)
Long term borrowings 1 10,00,000
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
1. Long term borrowings 10,00,000
Bank loan
10,000, 9% debentures of
Rs. 100 each 10,00,000
Less: Debenture suspense 10,00,000
10,00,000
Illustration 14
A company took a loan of Rs. 10,00,000 from Punjab National Bank and
issued 10% debentures of Rs. 12,00,000 of Rs. 100 each as a collateral
security. Explain how you will deal with the issue of debentures in the books
of the company.
Solution:
First Method:
Balance Sheet (Extract)
No. (Rs.)
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.)
Bank loan 10,00,000
(Secured by issue of 12,000,
10% debentures of Rs. 100 each
as Collatoral Security
Second Method:
Journal Entries
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Debenture Suspense A/c Dr. 12,00,000
(12,000 debenture of Rs. 100 each issued as
collateral security to P.N.Bank)
Balance Sheet (Extract)

No. (Rs.)
Notes to Accounts
Particulars Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Secured Loan from 10,00,000
PNB
12,000, 10% debentures of 12,00,000
Rs. 100 each
Less: Debenture
Suspense 12,00,000
10,00,000
Do it Yourself
1. Raghuveer Limited issued Rs. 10,00,000, 8% debentures as follows to:

Rs.
1. Sundry Subscribers for Cash at 90% 5,50,000
2. Vendor of Machinery for Rs. 2,00,000 2,00,000
in satisfaction of his claim
3. Bankers as Collateral Security for a bank loan 2,50,000
worth Rs. 20,00,000 for which principal security is Business Premises
worth Rs. 22,50,000.
The issue (1) and (2) are redeemable at the end of 10 years at par. State
how the debenture will be dealt with while preparing the balance sheet
of a company.
2. Hassan Limited took a loan of Rs. 30,00,000 from a bank against primary
security worth Rs. 40,00,000 and issued 4,000, 6% debentures of Rs. 100
each as a collateral security. The company again after one year took a loan of
Rs. 50,00,000 from bank against Plant as primary security and deposited
6,000, 6% debentures of Rs. 100 each as collateral security. Record necessary
journal entries and prepare balance sheet of the company.
3. Meghnath Limited took a loan of Rs. 1,20,000 from a bank and deposited
1,400, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each as collateral security along with primary
security worth Rs. 2 lakh. Company again took a loan of Rs. 80,000 after two
months from a bank and deposited 1,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each as
collateral security. Record necessary journal entries and prepare balance sheet
of the company.
2.8 Terms of Issue of Debentures

When a company issues debentures, it usually mentions the terms on which
they will be redeemed on their maturity. Redemption of debentures means
discharge of liability on account of debentures by repayment made to the
debenture holders. Debentures can be redeemed either at par or at a premium.
Depending upon the terms and conditions of issue and redemption of
debentures, the following six situations are commonly found in practice.
(i) Issued at par and redeemable at par
(ii) Issued at discount and redeemable at par
(iii) Issued at a premium and redeemable at par
(iv) Issued at par and redeemable at a premium
(v) Issued at a discount and redeemable at a premium
(vi) Issued at a premium and redeemable at a premium
In all the above six cases, the following journal entries will be passed:
1. Issue at par and redeemable at par

(a) Bank A/c Dr.
(Receipt of application money)
(b) Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(Allotment of debentures)
2. Issue at a discount and redeemable at par
(a) Bank A/c Dr.
Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
(Allotment of debentures at a discount)
3. Issue at premium and redemption at par
(a) Bank A/c Dr.
To Debentures A/c
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c
(Allotment of debentures at a premium)
4. Issue at par and redeemable at premium

(a) Bank A/c Dr.
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. (with premium on redemption)
To Debentures A/c (with nominal value of debenture)
To Premium on Redemption (with premium on redemption)
of Debenture A/c
(Allotment of debentures at par and
redeemade at a premium)
5. Issue at discount and redemption at premium

Bank A/c Dr.
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. (with discount on issue plus
premium on redemption)
To Premium on Redemption (with premium on redemption)
of Debentures A/c
(Allotment of debentures at a discount
and redeemable at premium)
6. Issued at a premium and redeemable at premium

Bank A/c Dr.
Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. (with premium on redemption)
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c (with premium on issue)
To Premium on Redemption of (with premium on redemption)
Debentures A/c
Notes: 1. When debentures are redeemable at a premium, the premium payable on

redemption is debited to ‘Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c’. It may be noted
that when debentures are issued at a discount and are redeemable at a
premium, the amount of discount on issue is also debited to ‘Loss on Issue
of Debentures’. It may be noted that when the debentures are issued at a
discount and are redeemable at par, the amount debited to ‘Discount on
Issue of Debentures A/c’ as usual.
2. Premium on redemption is a liability of a company payable in future. It is
a provision and is shown under the head Non-current liabilities under sub-
head ‘Long-term Borrowings’ until debentures are redeemed.
Illustration 15
Give Journal entries for the following:
1. Issue of Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par and
redeemable at par.
2. Issue of Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at premium of

5% but redeemable at par.
3. Issue of Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at discount of
5% repayable at par.
4. Issue of Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par but
repayable at a premium of 5%.
5. Issue of Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at discount
of 5% but redeemable at premium of 5%.
6. Issue of Rs. 1,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at premium
of 5% and redeemable at premium of 5%.
Solution:
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
1 Bank A/c Dr. 1,00,000
To 9% Debenture Application & Allotment A/c 1,00,000
(Debentures Application money received)
Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 1,00,000
(Application money transferred to
Debentures Account)
2 Bank A/c Dr. 1,05,000

(Debentures application money received)

(Debentures application money transferred to
Debentures & Securities Premium account)
3 Bank A/c Dr. 95,000

To 9% Debenture Application & Allotment A/c 95,000
9% Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 95,000

(Debentures application money transferred
to Debentures account)
4 Bank A/c Dr. 1,00,000


Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c Dr. 5,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c 5,000
(Debentures Application money transferred
to Debentures account)
5 Bank A/c Dr. 95,000

To 9% Debenture Application & Allotment A/c 95,000
Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 95,000

to debentures and Premium on debenture account)
6 Bank A/c Dr. 1,05,000


(Debenture application money transferred
to debentures account)
Illustration 16
You are required to pass the journal entries relating to the issue of the
debentures in the books of X Ltd., under the following cases:
(a) 120, 8% debentures of Rs. 1,000 each are issued at 5% discount
and repayable at par. Balance in Securities Premium Reserve is
Rs. 10,000.
(b) 150, 7% debentures of Rs. 1,000 each are issued at 5% discount and
repayable at premium of 10%. Balance in Securities Premium Reserve
is Rs. 20,000.
(c) 80, 9% debentures of Rs. 1,000 each are issued at 5% premium.
(d) Another 400, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each are issued as collateral
security against a loan of Rs. 40,000.
Solution:
Books of X Ltd.
(a) Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 1,14,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c
(Debenture application money received) 1,14,000
Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 1,14,000
Debentures account)
Securities Premium Reserve A/c. Dr. 8,000
To Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c. 8,000
(Loss on issue of debentures written-off)
Books of X Ltd.
(b) Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 1,42,500
Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 1,42,500
To Premium on Redemption of Debenture A/c 15,000
Debentures A/c)
Security Premium Reserve A/c Dr. 20,000
Statement of Profit and Loss 2,500
To Loss on Issue of debentures A/c 22,500
(Loss on issue of debentures written-off)
Books of X Ltd.
(c) Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Bank A/c Dr. 84,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c 84,000
(Debenture application money received)
Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 84,000
To 9% Debentures A/c 80,000
Debentures A/c and securities premium reserve A/c)
Books of X Ltd.
(d) Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Debenture Suspense A/c Dr. 40,000
(Issue of 400, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each as
collateral security against a loan of Rs. 40,000)
Do it Yourself
1. Nena Limited issued 50,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each on the basis
of the following conditions:
a. Debentures issued at par and redeemable at par.
b. Debentures issued at discount @ 5% and redeemable at par.
c. Debentures issued at premium @ 10% and redeemable at par.
d. Debentures issued at par and redeemable at premium @ 10%.
e. Debentures issued at discount of 5% and redeemable at a premium of10%.
f. Debentures issued at premium of 6% and redeemable at a premium of 4%.
Record necessary journal entries in the above mentioned cases at the time
of issue and redemption of debentures.
2. Record necessary journal entries in each of the following cases:

a. 27,000, 7% debentures of Rs. 100 each issued at par, redeemable atpar.
b. 25,000, 7% debentures of Rs. 100 each issued at par redeemable at 4%
premium.
c. 20,000, 7% debentures of Rs. 100 each issued at 5% discount and
redeemable at par.
d. 30,000, 7% debentures of Rs. 100 each issued at 5% discount and
redeemable at 2½ % premium.
e. 35,000, 7% debentures of Rs. 100 each issued at 4% premium and
redeemable at premium of 5%.
2.9 Interest on Debentures

When a company issues debentures, it is under an obligation to pay interest thereon
at fixed percentage (half yearly) periodically until debentures are repaid. This
percentage is usually as part of the name of debentures like 8% debentures, 10%
debentures, etc., and interest payable is calculated at the nominal value of
debentures.
Interest on debenture is a charge against the profit of the company and
must be paid whether the company has earned any profit or not. According
to Income Tax Act, 1961, a company must deduct income tax at a prescribed
rate from the interest payable on debentures if it exceeds the prescribed
limit. It is called Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and is to be deposited with
the tax authorities. Of course, the debentureholders can adjust this amount
against the tax due from them.
2.9.1 Accounting Treatment
The following journal entries are recorded in the books of a company in

connection with the interest on debentures:
1. When interest is due
Debenture Interest A/c Dr.
To Income Tax payable A/c
To Debentureholders A/c
(Amount of interest due on debenture and tax deducted at source )
2. For payment of interest to debentureholders
Debentureholders A/c Dr.
To Bank A/c
(Amount of interest paid to debentureholders)
3. On transfer debenture Interest Account to statement of Profit and Loss
Statement of Profit and Loss Dr.
To Debenture Interest A/c
(Debenture interest transferred to profit and loss A/c)
4. On payment of tax deducted at source to the Government
Income Tax Payable A/c Dr.
To Bank A/c
(Payment of tax deducted at source on interest on debentures)
Illustration 17
A Ltd., issued 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each on April 01, 2016 at a
discount of 10% redeemable at a premium of 10%.
Give journal entries relating to the issue of debentures and debenture interest
for the period ending March 31, 2017 assuming that interest was paid half
yearly on September 30 and March 31 and tax deducted at source is 10%.
Solution:
Book of A Ltd.
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2016 Bank A/c Dr. 1,80,000
Apr. 01 To 10% Debenture Application & 1,80,000
Allotment A/c
(Application money received on 2,000,
10% debentures)
Apr. 01 10% Debentures Application &
Allotment A/c Dr. 1,80,000
Loss on Issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 40,000
To Premium on Redemption of 20,000
Debentures A/c
(Allotment of debentures at a discount of 10%
and redeemable at a premium of 10%)
Sept.30 Debenture Interest A/c Dr. 10,000
To Debentureholders A/c 9,000
To Income Tax Payable A/c 1,000
(Interest due for 6 months and tax
deducted at source)
Income Tax payable A/c Dr. 1,000
Bank A/c 1000
(Tax deducted at source paid to the government)
Debentureholders A/c Dr. 9,000
Sept. 30 To Bank A/c 9,000
(Payment of interest)
March 31 Debenture interest A/c Dr. 10,000
To Income Tax Payable A/c 1,000
(Interest due for 6 months and tax
deducted at source)
March 31 Debenturesholders A/c Dr. 9,000
To Bank A/c 9,000
(Payment of interest)
March 31 Income Tax Payable A/c Dr. 1,000
To Bank A/c 1,000
(Paid tax deducted at source to the government)
March 31 Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 20,000
To Debenture Interest A/c 20,000
(Debenture interest transferred to profit
and loss account)
Do it Yourself
1. Diwakar enterprises Ltd. Issued 10,00,000, 6% debentures on April 1, 2016.
Interest is paid on September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2017.
Record necessary journal entries assuming that income tax is deducted @10%
of the amount of interest.
2. Laser India Ltd. Issued 7,00,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par. Interest
is to be paid on these debentures half-yearly on September 30 and March 31,
every year. Record necessary journal entries asuming that income tax is deducted
@ 10% of the amount of interest.
2.10 Writing off Discount/Loss on Issue of Debentures

Discount or Loss on issue of debentures is a capital loss and is written-off in the
year when debentures are issued. Discount or loss can be written-off from
securities premium reserve [section 52(2)]. In case, capital profit do not exist or
are inadequate, the amount should be written off against revenue profits of the
year. The journal entry passed is—
Securities Premium Reserve A/c Dr. [If exists to the extent of balance]
Statement of Profit and Loss Dr.
To Discount/Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c
(Discount/Loss on issue of debentures written-off)
For example, on July 01, 2019 a company issued 15,000, 9% debentures of
Rs. 100 each at 10% discount. It has a balance of Rs. 1, 00,000 in a securities
premium reserve account. The discount on issue of debentures of Rs. 1,50,000
will be written-off in the year ending March 31, 2020 as follows:
Securities Premium Reserve A/c Dr. 1,00,000
Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 50,000
To Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c 1,50,000
(Discount on Issue of debentures written-off)
Do it Yourself
1. X Ltd. issued 2,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of
8% on April 01, 2019 which are redeemable. It has balance in Securities
Premium Reserve of Rs. 30, 000. Calculate the amount to be written-off
from securities Premium Reserve.
2. Z Ltd. issued 15,00,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 50 each at premium of
10% payable as Rs. 20 on application and balance on allotment.
Debentures are redeemable at par after 6 years All the amount due on
allotment was called and duly received. Record necessary entries when
premium money is included:
(i) in application money
(ii) in allotment money
3. Z Ltd. issued 5,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 10%
on 1.4.2019. The debentures are to be redeemed every year by draw of lots
– 1,000 debentures to be redeemed every year starting on 31.03.2021. Record
the necessary journal entries including the payment of interest and writing
off the discount on issue of debentures. The interest is payable on
September 30 and March 31. Z Ltd. closes its books of accounts on
March 31 every year.
4. M Ltd. issued 10,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 10%
on 1.1.2019. It purchased sundry assets of the value of Rs. 2,50,000 and
took over the liabilities of Rs. 60,000 and issued 8% debentures at a
discount of 5% to the vendor. On the same date, it took loan from the
Bank for Rs. 1,00,000 and issued 8% debentures as Collateral Security.
Record the necessary journal entries in the books of M Ltd. and prepare
the extract of balance sheet on 31.03.2020. Ignore interest.
5. On 1.4.2019, Fast Computers Ltd. issued 20,00,000, 6% debentures of
Rs. 100 each at a discount of 4%, redeemable at a premium of 5% after
three years. The amount was payable as follows:
On application Rs. 50 per debenture, Balance on allotment,
Record the necessary journal entries for issue of debentures.
6. D Ltd. purchased machinery worth Rs. 2,00,000 from E Ltd. on 1.4.2016.
Rs. 50,000 were paid immediately and the balance was paid by issue of
Rs. 1,60,000, 12% Debentures in D Ltd. Record the necessary journal
entries for recording the transactions in the books of D Ltd.
Illustration-18
Rohit Ltd. has issued 50,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount
of 9% on July 1, 2019. The company has balance of Rs. 5,00,000 in securities
premium reserve. Pass necessary journal entries for issue of debentures and
to write-off discount/Loss on issue of debentures. The debentures are
redeemable after 5 years at a premium of 7%.
JOURNAL
2019 Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
July 01 Bank A/c Dr. 45,50,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c 45,50,000
July 01 Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 45,50,000

Loss on Issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 8,00,000

To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c 3,50,000
(Debenture application money transferred on
allotment)
July 01 Securities Premium Reserve A/c Dr. 5,00,000
Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 3,00,000
To Loss and Issue of Debentures A/c 8,00,000
(Loss and Issue of Debentures written-off)
IIllastration-19
Fiza Ltd. has issued 15,00,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 20 each at a discount
of Rs. 6 per debenture on October 01, 2019. Te company has a balance of
Rs. 1,00,000 in securities premium reserve account on the same date. Pass
necessary journal entries for issue of debentures and to write off discount on
issue of debentures.
JOURNAL
2019 Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Oct. 01 Bank A/c Dr. 14,10,000
Oct. 01 Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 14,10,000

Discount on Issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 90,000
(Debenture application money transferred)
Oct. 01 Securities Premium Reserve A/c Dr. 90,000

To Discount on Issue of Debenture A/c 90,000
(Discount on issue of debentures written-off)
Illastration-20
On May 01, 2019 Amrit Ltd. issued 10,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100
each of a discount of 10% redeemable of a premium of 10%. The issue was
subscribed and amount was duly received. The company had balance of Rs.
70,000 is securities premium reserve on that date.
On January 01, 2020, it issued 1,00,000, equity shares of Rs. 10 each at
a premium of Rs. 1 per share. Issue was also fully subscribed. Pass the
necessary journal entries.

2019 Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
May 01 Bank A/c Dr. 9,00,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c 9,00,000
Debenture Application and Allotment A/c. Dr. 9,00,000
Loss on Issue of Debenture A/c. Dr. 2,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c 1,00,000
(Debenture allotment and Debentures
application and Allotment amount transferred)
Jan. 01 Bank A/c. Dr. 11,00,000
To Share Application and Allotment A/c 11,00,000
(Share application money received)
Share Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 11,00,000
To Share Capital A/c 10,00,000
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c 1,00,000
(Shares allotment and Application and
Allotment Account adjusted)
Mar. 01 Securities Premium Reserve A/c Dr. 1,70,000
Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 30,000
To Loss on Issue of Debentures A/c 2,00,000
(Loss on Issue of Debentures written off from
Securities Premium Reserve to the extent of
balance available, balance amount written off
from Statement of Profit and Loss)
Test your Understanding-I
State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F):
1. Debenture is a part of owned capital.
2. The payment of interest on debentures is a charge on the profits of the
company.
3. The debentures cannot be issued at a discount of more than 10% of the
face value.
4. Redeemable debentures are those debentures, which are payable on the
expiry of the specific period.
5. Perpetual debentures are also known as irredeemable debentures.
6. Debentures cannot be converted into shares.
7. Debentures cannot be issued at a premium.
8. A collateral security is a subsidiary security.
9. Debentures cannot be issued at a premium and redeemable at par.
10. Loss on issue of debentures account is a revenue loss.
11. Premium on redemption of debentures account is shown under the ‘Securities
Premium’ in the balance sheet.
SECTION II
2.11 Redemption of Debentures

Redemption of debentures refers to extinguishing or discharging the liability on
account of debentures in accordance with the terms of issue. In other words
redemption of debentures means repayment of the amount of debentures by
the company. There are four ways by which the debentures can be redeemed.
These are :
1. Payment in lump sum
2. Payment in instalments
3. Purchase in the open market
4. By conversion into shares or new debentures.
Methods of Redemption of Debentures
Payment in Payment in Purchase in Conversion into Shares

Lump sum Instalments Open Market or New Debentures
Payment in lump sum : The company redeems the debentures by paying the
amount in lump sum to the debentureholders at the maturity thereof as per
terms of issue.
Payment in instalments : Under this method, normally redemption of
debentures is made in instalments on the specified date during the tenure of
the debentures. The total amount of debenture liability is divided by the
number of years. It is to note that the actual debentures redeemable are
identified by means of drawing the requisite number of lots out of the debentures
outstanding for payment.
Purchase in open market: When a company purchases its own debentures
for the purposes of cancellation, such an act of purchasing and cancelling the
debentures constitutes redemption of debentures by purchase in the open
market.
Conversion into shares or new debentures : A company can redeem its
debentures by converting them into shares or new class of debentures. If
debentureholders find that the offer is beneficial to them, they can exercise their
right of converting their debentures into shares or new class of debentures.
These new shares or debentures can be issued at par, at a discount or at a

premium. It should be noted that only the actual proceeds of debentures are to
be taken into account for ascertaining the number of shares to be issued in lieu
of the debentures to be converted. If debentures were originally issued at
discount, the actual amount realised from them at the time of issue would be
used as the basis for computing the actual number of shares to be issued. It
may be noted that this method is applicable only to convertible debentures.
The following factors should be taken into consideration by the company at
the time of redemption of debentures :
1. Time of redemption of debentures :- Generally, debentures are
redeemed on due date but a company may redeem its debentures before
maturity date, if its articles provides for such.
2. Sources of Redemption of debentures :- A company may source its
redemption of debentures either out of capital or out of profits.
As per the Act, all India financial institutions registered by Reserve Bank of
India, banking companies, NFBCs registered with Reserve bank of India, Housing
Finance companies registered to the National Housing bank and the companies
listed on stock exchange and unlisted companies are exempted from creating
Debenture Redemption Reserve and may redeem debentures out of capital.
Whereas for "other unlisted companies", the adequacy of Debenture Redemption
Reserve shall be ten percent of the value of the outstanding debentures.
However companies are required to invest or deposit a sum on or before

April 30 which shall not be less than 15% of the amount of debentures maturing
during the year ending on March 31 of the next year in anyone or more methods
of investments or deposits given below:
(i) Deposit with any scheduled bank, free from any charge or line;
(ii) Securities of the Central Government or of any State Government;
(iii) Securities mentioned in sub clauses (a) to (d) and (ee) of section 20 of
the Indian Trusts Act, 1982;
(iv) Bonds issued by any other company which is notified under sub-
clause (f) of section 20 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1982;
(v) The amount invested or deposited as above shall not be used for any
purpose other than for redemption of debentures maturing during
the year referred above;
In case the debentures are redeemed in lump sum a company will invest
15% of the of the value of debentures. However, if the debentures are to be
redeemed in installment, over a period, investment shall not be realised but
carried forward to meet the requirement of debenture Redemption Investment
for the next redemption. It must be at least 15% of the value of the debentures
to be redeemed in the next year. However, if debenture redemption investment is
more or less than 15% of the value of debentures to be redeemed, Debenture
Redemption Investment shall be realised to the extent they are excess and further
amount shall be invested to meet the shortfall in the investment. For example,
Kays Ltd. has 10,000, 60% debentures to be redeemed as follows:
On January 31, 2017 2,000 Debentures
January 31, 2018 3,000
January 31 , 2019 3,000
January 31 , 2020 2,000
The amount will be invested or realised during the above 4 years as:
(i) Kays Ltd., will invest Rs. 30,000 on or before April 30, 2016 for
redemption of 2,000 debentures on January 31, 2017.
(ii) It will further invest Rs. 15,000 on or before April 30, 2017 to make
the investment equal to Rs. 15,000 on or before April 30, 2017 to
make the investment equal to Rs. 45,000, i.e., 15% of Rs. 3,00,000
the debentures to be redeemed on January 31, 2018.
(iii) Investment in debenture redemption as on April 20, 2018 will be Rs.
45,000 which meets the criteria of investment being 15% of
debentures (Rs. 3,00,000) to be redeemed during the year. At the
time of redemption of debentures on January 31, 2019 it will realise
debentures redemption investments of Rs, 15,000. After realisation
of investments, balance investments will be Rs. 30,000 which is equal
to 15% Rs. 200,000.
(iv) At the time of redemption of 2,000 debentures on January 31, 2020
all the investments will be realised.
2.12 Redemption by Payment in Lump Sum
When the company pays the whole amount in lump sum, the following journal
entries are recorded in the books of the company:
1. If debentures are to be redeemed at par
(a) Debentures A/c Dr.
To Debentureholders
(b) Debentureholders Dr.
To Bank A/c
2. If debentures are to be redeemed at premium
Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr.
To Debentureholders
(b) Debentureholders Dr.

To Bank A/c
Illustration 21
Give the necessary journal entries at the time of redemption of debentures in
each of the following cases.
1. X Ltd. issued 5,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par and
redeemable at par at the end of 5 years out of capital.
2. X Ltd. issued 1,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par. These
debentures are redeemable at 10% premium at the end of 4 years.
3. X Ltd. issued 12% debentures of the total face value of Rs. 1,00,000 at
premium of 5% to be redeemed at par at the end of 4 years.
4. X Ltd. issued Rs. 1,00,000, 12% debentures at a discount of 5% but
redeemable at a premium of 5% at the end of 5 years.
Solution:
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
1. 9% Debentures A/c Dr. 5,00,000
To Debentureholders A/c 5,00,000
(Amount due on redemption debentures)
Debentureholders A/c Dr. 5,00,000

(Payment made to debentureholders)

Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr. 10,000
To Debentureholders 1,10,000
(Amount due on redemption of debentures)


(Amount due on redemption)


Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr. 5,000
(Amount due on redemption of debentures)

Illustration 22
XYZ Ltd. issued 200, 15% debentures of Rs. 100 each on April 01, 2013 at
discount of 10% redeemable at premium of 10% out of profits. Give journal
entries at the time of issue and redemption of debentures if debentures are to be
redeemed in lump sum at the end of 4th year. The company has invested the
requisite amount as stipulated in the Act for the redemption of debentures.
Pass the necessary journal entries if (a) XYZ Ltd. is a listed company (b) XYZ is
"other unlisted" company.
Solution:
(a) XYZ Ltd. is a listed company.
Books of XYZ Ltd.

JOURNAL
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Cr

(Rs.) (Rs.)
2016 Bank A/c Dr. 18,000
April, 1 To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c 18,000
(Application money received on debentures)
April, 1 Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 18,000

Loss on issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 4,000
To Premium on Redemption of
Debentures A/c 2,000
(Issue of Debentures at 10% discount and
redeemable at 10% premium)
April, 30 Debenture Redemption Investment A/c Dr. 3,000

To Bank A/c 3,000
(Required amount invested in DRI)
2020
March, 31 Bank A/c Dr. 3,000
To Debenture Redemption
Investment A/c 3,000
(DRI en cashed at the time of redemption
of debentures)
March, 31 15% Debentures A/c Dr. 20,000

Premium on Redemption of Dr. 2,000
Debentures A/c
March, 31 Debentureholders A/c Dr.

To Bank A/c 22,000
(Amount paid to Debentureholders) 22,000
(b) XYZ is "other unlisted" company.

Books of XYZ Ltd.
JOURNAL
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2016
April, 1 Bank A/c Dr 18,000
To Debenture Application and
Allotment A/c 18,000
April, 1 Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 18,000

To Premium on Redemption of 2,000
Debentures A/c
(Issue of Debentures at 10% discount and
redeemable at 10% premium)
2019
March, 31 Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Dr. 2,000
Profit and Loss
To Debenture Redemption Reserve 2,000
(DRR created @ 10% of outstanding debentures)
Debenture Redemption Investment A/c Dr. 3,000

To Bank A/c 3,000
2020
To Debenture Redemption Investment A/c 3,000
(DRI en cashed at the time of redemption
of debentures)

Premium on Redemption of
Debentures A/c Dr. 2,000
March, 31 Debentureholders A/c Dr. 22,000

To Bank A/c 22,000
(Amount paid to Debentureholders)
March, 31 Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c Dr.

To General Reserve 2,000
(DRR transferred to General Reserve) 2,000
2.12.2 Redemption by Payment in Instalments
When, as per terms of the issue, the debentures are to be redeemed in instalments
beginning from a particular year, the actual debentures to be redeemed are
selected usually by draw of lots. At the time of redemption, the following journal
enries will be recorded.

(b) Debentureholders A/c Dr.
To Bank A/c
Illustration 23
JK Ltd., a listed company, issued 6,000, 12% Debentures of 50 each at a premium
of 5% on April 1, 2014. Interest on these debentures is payable annually on
31st March each year. The debentures are redeemable at par in four equal
installments at the end of third, fourth, fifth and sixth year at a premium of
10%. The company invested in specified securities as investment for the
redemption of debentures.
You are required to pass journal entries at the time of issue and redemption
of debentures in the books of the company.
Solution:
Books of JK Ltd.
JOURNAL
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2014
April, 1 Bank A/c Dr. 3,15,000
Allotment A/c 3,15,000
April, 1 Debenture Application and Allotment A/c Dr. 3,15,000

To Securities Premium Reserve 15,000
(Debenture Application money transferred to
debentures and securities premium reserve)
2015
March, 31 Debenture Interest A/c Dr. 36,000
(Interest due on debentures)

To Bank A/c 36,000
(Payment of Interest)
2016
March, 31 Debenture interest A/c Dr. 36,000
Debentureholders A/c 36,000

To Bank A/c 36,000

To Bank A/c 11,250
(Amount invested in specific securities)
2017
March, 31 Debenture interest A/c Dr. 36,000
Debentureholders A/c 36,000
March, 31 Debentures A/c. Dr. 75,000

(6000 × ¼ = 1,500 debentures due on redemption)
March, 31 Debenturesholders A/c Dr. 1,11,000

(Amount paid to debentureholders
including interest)
2018
March, 31 Debentures Interest A/c Dr. 27,000
(Interest due on 4,500 debentures)

(6000 × ¼= 1,500 debentures due
on redemption)
March, 31 Debentures Interest A/c Dr. 1,02,000

including interest)
2019
(Interest due on 3000 debentures)
March, 31 12% Debentures Interest A/c Dr. 75,000

(6000 × ¼ = 1,500 debentures due
on redemption)

To Bank A/c 93,000
(Amount paid to be debentureholders
including interest)
2020 Bank A/c Dr. 11,250

March, 31 To Debenture Redemption Investment A/c 11,250
(DRI realised)


(6000 × ¼ = 1 ,500 debentures due
on redemption)

To Bank A/c 84,000
including interest)
Illustration 24
XYZ Ltd. a listed company issued 6,000, 12% Debentures of Rs. 50 each at a
premium of 5% on April 1, 2014. Interest on these debenture is payable annually
on 31st March each year. The debentures are redeemable in four equal
installments at the end of third, fourth, fifth and sixth year at a premium of
10%. The company invested in specified securities as investment for the
Solution:
Books of XYZ Ltd.
JOURNAL
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2014

Loss on issue of Debenture A/c Dr. 30,000 3,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of
Debentures A/c
(Debenture Application money transferred to
debentures and securities premium reserve)
April, 1 Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 30,000 30,000

To Loss on issue of Debentures A/c
(Loss on issue of debentures written off)
2015
To Debentures A/c 36,000

To Bank A/c 36,000
2016
March, 31 Debenture holders A/c Dr. 36,000

To Bank A/c 36,000
(Interest paid)
2017
To Bank A/c 11,250
(Amount invested in specified securities)

March, 31 Debentures A/c Dr. 75,000

Debentures A/c Dr. 7,500 82,500
on redemption)
March, 31 Debentures holders A/c Dr. 1,18,000

including interest)
2018

(6000 × ¼ = 1 ,500 debentures due
on redemption)

including interest)
2019

on redemption)

including interest)
2020
To Debenture Redemption 11,250
Investment A/c
(DRI realised)


(6000 x ¼ = 1,500 debentures due
on redemption)
March, 31 Debentures holders A/c Dr. 91,500

To Bank A/c 91,500
including interest)
Illustration 25
ABC Ltd., other unlisted company, issued 6,000, 12% Debentures of Rs. 50
each at a discount of 5% on April 1, 2014. Interest on these debenture is payable
annually on 31st March each year. The debentures are redeemable at a premium
of 10% in four equal instalments at the end of third, fourth, fifth and sixth year.
The company invested in specified securities as investment for the redemption
of debentures.
Solution:
Books of ABC Ltd.
JOURNAL
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2014

To Premium Redemption of Debenture A/c 30,000
(Debenture application money transferred
on allotment of debentures issued at par
but redeemable at premium)
March, 31 Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 45,000

To Loss on issue of Debentures A/c 45,000
(Loss on issue of Debentures written off)
2015 Debenture Interest A/c Dr. 36,000

March, 31 To Debentureholders A/c 36,000
Debenture Interest A/c Dr. 36,000

To Bank A/c 36,000
2016 Debenture Interest A/c Dr. 36,000

March, 31 Debenture holders A/c Dr. 36,000

To Bank A/c 36,000
March, 31 Surplus, i.e., Statement of Profit and Loss Dr. 30,000

To Debenture Redemption Reserve 30,000
(DRR equal to 10% of outstanding debentures)

To Bank A/c 11,250
(Investment in DRI @15% of debentures
to be redeemed)
2017 Debentures Interest A/c Dr. 36,000

March, 31 Debentures A/c Dr. 75,000

(6000 x 1/4 = 1,500 debentures
due on redemption)
March, 31 Debentures holders A/c Dr. 1,18,500

including interest)
March, 31 Debenture Redemption Reserved Dr. 7,500

(One fourth of DRR transferred to
general reserve)


(6000 × 1/4 = 1,500 debentures due
on redemption)

including interest)

(One fourth of DRR transferred to general reserve)


Premium on Redemption
of Debentures A/c Dr. 7,500
(6000 × ¼= 1,500 debentures due on redemption)

(One fourth of DRR transferred to
general reserve)
March, 31 Debenturesholders A/c Dr. 1,00,500

To Bank A/c. 1,00,500
including interest)
2020

Premium on Redemption
of Debentures A/c Dr. 7,500
on redemption)

To Bank A/c 51,500
including interest)

To Debenture Redemption
Investment A/c 11,250
(Debenture Redemption Investment realised)

(One fourth of DRR transferred to general reserve)
Illustration 26
ABC Ltd., issued 3,000, 14% Debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 5% on
April 1, 2012. Interest on these debentures is payable annually on March 31
each year. The debentures are redeemable at par in three equal instalments at
the end of the third, fourth and fifth year. Prepare 14% Debentures Account,
Discount on Issue of Debentures Account, and Debenture Interest Account in
the books of the company.
Solution:
14% Debentures Account
Dr. Cr.
Date Particulars J.F. Amount Date Particulars J.F. Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2013 2012
Mar.31 Balance c/d 3,00,000 Apr.01 Debenture 2,85,000
Application
Discount 15,000
on Issue of
Debentures
3,00,000 3,00,000
2014 2013
Mar.31 Balance c/d 3,00,000 Apr.01 Balance b/d 3,00,000
3,00,000 3,00,000
2015 2014
Mar.31 Debentureholders A/c 1,00,000 Apr.01 Balance b/d 3,00,000
Mar.31 Balance c/d 2,00,000
3,00,000 3,00,000
2016
Mar.31 Debentureholders A/c 1,00,000 2015 Balance b/d 2,00,000
Mar.31 Balance c/d 1,00,000 Apr.01
2,00,000 2,00,000
2017 2016
Mar.31 Debentureholders A/c 1,00,000 Apr.01 Balance b/d 1,00,000
1,00,000 1,00,000
Debentures Interest Account

Dr. Cr.
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2013 2013 Statement of
Mar.31 Debentureholders 42,000 Mar.31 Profit and Loss 42,000
2014 2014 St atement of




Discount on Issue Debentures Account

Dr. Cr.
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Apr. 01 To 14% 15,000 Mar. 31 Profit and Loss 15,000
debentures A/c Mar. 31
15,000 15,000
IIllustration 27
Vishwas Ltd. has outstanding 20,000 7% debentures of Rs. 100 each
redeemable as follows:
March 31, 2017 3,000

March 31, 2018 6,000
March 31, 2019 5,000

March 31, 2020 Balance Debentures
It decided to create Debentures Redemption Reserve on March 31, 2016. It

made investments in Debenture Redemption Investments to meet the requirement
of law. Investment wherever required were made on April 01, of the financial
year. Pass the necessary journal entries and prepare the ledger accounts.
The company made investments in Debenture Redemption Investments to

meet the requirement of law. Investment wherever required were made on April
01, of the financial year. Pass necessary journal entries and prepare the ledger
accounts.
Solution:
Books of Vishwas Ltd.
JOURNAL
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2016
To Bank A/c 45,000
(Investment equal to 15% of Rs. 30,00,000)
2017
March, 31 7% Debenture A/c Dr. 3,00,000
(Amount of 3,000 debentures due for redemption)
March, 31 Debentureholders A/c Dr. 3,00,000

(Amount due to debentureholders paid)

To Bank A/c 45,000
2018
(Part investment realised towards investment
equal to 15% of Rs. 5,00,000, i.e., debentures
to be redeemed on March 31, 2019.
March, 31 7% Debentures A/c Dr. 6,00,000

(Amount of 6,000, 7% debentures of
Rs. 100 each due for redemption)
(Amount paid to debentureholders)
2019
(Amount of 6,000, 7% debentures
of Rs. 100 each due for redemption)


To Bank 15,000
2020
(DRI realised)

(Amount of 6,000, 7% debentures
of Rs. 100 each due for redemption)

7% Debentures Account
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2017
Mar, 31 To Debentureholders 3,00,000 2016 By Balance b/d 20,00,000
To Balance b/d 17,00,000 April, 01
20,00,000 20,00,000
2018 2017
Mar, 31 To Debentureholders 6,00,000 April, 01 By Balance b/d 17,00,000
To Balance b/d 11,00,000
17,00,000 17,00,000
2019 2018
To Balance b/d 6,00,000
11,00,000 11,00,000
2020 2019
To Balance b/d 6,00,000 6,00,000
Debenture Redemption Investment Account

(Rs.) (Rs.)
2016 2017
April. 31 To Balance 45,00,000 Mar, 31 By Balance b/d 45,00,000
45,00,000 45,00,000
2017 2018
April, 01 To Balance b/d 45,00,000 Mar, 31 By Bank 45,00,000
To Bank A/c 45,00,000 By Balance c/d 45,00,000
90,00,000 90,00,000
2018 2019
April, 01 To Balance b/d 75,00,000 Mar, 31 By Balance c/d 75,00,000
To Bank A/c 15,00,000 By Bank 15,00,000
90,00,000 90,00,000
2.13 Redemption by Purchase in Open Market

When a company purchases its own debentures in the open market for the
purpose of immediate cancellation, the purchase and cancellation of such
debentures are termed as redemption by purchase in the open market. The
advantage of such an option is that a company can redeem the debentures at its
convenience whenever it has surplus funds. Secondly, the company can purchase
them when they are available in market at a discount.
When the debentures are purchased from the market at a discount and
cancelled, the journal entries are recorded as follows :
1. On purchase of own debentures for immediate cancellation
Debentures A/c Dr.
To Bank A/c
To Profit on Redemption of Debentures A/c
2. On transfer of Profit on Redemption
Profit on Redemption of Debenture A/c Dr.
To Capital Reserve
In case, the debentures are purchased from the market at a price which is above
the nominal value of debenture, the excess will be debited to loss on redemption
of debentures. The journal entry in that case will be
1. Debentures A/c Dr.
Loss on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr.
To Bank A/c
2. Statement of profit and loss Dr.
To Loss on Redemption of Debentures A/c
Illustration 28
X Ltd. purchased its own debentures of Rs. 100 each of the face value of Rs.
20,000 from the open market for cancellation at Rs. 92. Record necessary journal
entries.
Solution:
Books of X Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
(1) Debentures A/c Dr. 20,000
To Bank A/c 18,400
To Profit on Redemption of Debentures A/c 1,600
(Own debentures purchased at Rs. 92
from the market)
(2) Profit on Redemption of Debenture A/c Dr. 1,600

To Capital Reserve 1,600
(Transfer of profit on cancellation of
debentures to capital reserve)
* Alternatively, the following two journal entries may be passed:

Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Own Debentures A/c 18,000
To Bank A/c 18,000
(Purchased its own debentures of Rs. 20,000 @
Rs. 92 each)
Debentures A/c 20,000
To Own Debentures A/c 18,000
(Own debentures purchased being cancelled)
Illustration 29
X Ltd. decided to redeem 250, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each amounting to
Rs. 25,000. For this purpose, the company purchased debentures amounting
to Rs. 20000 in the open market at Rs. 98.50 each. Expenses of Rs. 100 was
incurred on it. The balance of debentures amounting to Rs. 5,000 were reedemed
by draw of lots. Journalise.
Solution:
Books of X Ltd.
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Balance in Statement of profit and loss A/c Dr. 6,250
To Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c 6,250
(Transfer of profits to Debenture Reserve A/c
Debenture Redemption Investment A/c Dr. 3,750

To Bank A/c 3,750
Bank A/c Dr. 3,750

(DRI encashed at the time of redemption
of debentures)
12% Debentures A/c Dr. 20,000

To Bank A/c 19,800
To Profit on Redemption of Debentures A/c 200
(Purchase of 200 debentures @ Rs. 98.50 plus
expenses amounting to Rs. 100.)
Profit on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr. 200
To Capital Reserve 200
(Profit on Redemption transferred to Capital
Reserve.)
12% Debentures A/c Dr. 5,000

To Bank A/c 5,000
(Redemption of Rs. 50 debentures)
Debenture Redemption Reserve A/c Dr. 6,250
(Balance is DRR transferred to General
Reserve on Redemption of Debentures)
Illustration 30
On April 01, 2013, a company made an issue of 1,000, 6% debentures of
Rs. 1,000 each at Rs. 960 per debenture. The terms of issue provided for the
redemption of 200 debentures every year starting from 31 March 2015 either
by purchase or by draw of lot at par at the company’s option. On 31.03.2015,
the company purchased for cancellation debentures of the face value of
Rs. 80,000 at Rs. 950 per debenture and of the face value of Rs. 1,20,000 at
Rs. 900 per debenture.
Journalise the above transaction, and show how the profit on redemption
would be treated.
Solution:

Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2013 Bank A/c Dr. 9,60,000
Apr. 01 To 6% Debentures Application & Allotment A/c 9,60,000
Apr. 01 6% Debentures Application & Allotment A/c Dr. 9,60,000

to Debentures A/c)
2014 Statement of profit and loss Dr. 40,000

Mar. 31 To Discount on Issue of Debenture A/c 40,000
(Discount on issue of debentures written-off)
Mar. 31 6% Debentures A/c Dr. 80,000

To Bank A/c 76,000
To Profit on Redemption of Debenture A/c 4,000
(Redemption of 80 debentures by purchasing @ Rs.
950 per debenture)
Mar. 31 6% Debentures A/c Dr. 1,20,000

(Redemption of 80 debentures @ Rs. 900 by
purchasing in open market)
Mar. 31 Profit on Redemption of Debentures A/c Dr. 16,000

To Capital Reserve A/c 16,000
(Transfer of profits on cancellation of debentures
of Capital Reserve A/c)
2.14 Redemption by Conversion

As stated earlier the debentures can also be redeemed by converting them into
shares or new debentures. If debentureholders find that the offer is beneficial to
them, they will take advantage of this offer. The new shares or debentures may
be issued at par, at a discount or at a premium.
Illustration 31
Arjun Plastics Limited redeemed 1,000, 15% debentures of Rs. 100 each by
converting them into equity shares of Rs. 10 each at a premium of Rs. 2.50 per
share. The company also redeemed 500 debentures by utilising Rs. 50,000 out
of profit. Give the necessary journal entries.
Solution:
Books of Arjun Plastic Limited
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
15% Debentures A/c Dr. 1,00,000
(Amount due to debentureholders)

To Equity Shares Capital A/c 80,000
(Issue of 800 equity shares at a premium of
Rs. 2.50 per share)
Debenture A/c Dr. 50,000

(Amount due to debentureholders)
Debentureholders A/c Dr. 50,000

To Bank A/c 50,000
(Payment to debentureholders)
Illustration 32
On April 01, 2013, a company made an issue of 10,000, 9% Debentures of
Rs. 100 each at Rs. 92 per debenture. The terms of issue provided for the redemption
of 2,000 debentures every year starting from the March 31, 2016 either by conversion
in to equity shares of Rs. 20 each or by draw of lot at per at the company’s option.
On March 31, 2016, company redemption, 2,000, 9% debentures by converting
them into Equity shares of Rs. 20 each. Give the necessary Journal entries.
Books of a Company
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
2016 9% Debentures A/c Dr. 2,00,000
Mar. 31 To Debentureholders A/c 1,84,000
To Statement of Profit & Loss 9,600
To Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c 8,400
(Amount due to debentureholders on redemption
by conversion)
Mar. 31 Debentureholders A/c Dr. 1,84,000

To Equity Share Capital A/c 1,84,000
(New equity shares issued to debentureholders)
Illustration 33
LCM Ltd. purchased for cancellation of its own 10,00,000, 9% Debentures of
Rs. 500 each at Rs. 480 each. Record necessary journal entries.
Solution:
Books of LCM Ltd.
Journal
Amount Amount
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Own Debentures A/c Dr. 48,00,00,000
To Bank A/c 48,00,00,000
(Purchased its own debentures @ Rs. 480 each)
9% Debenture A/c Dr. 50,00,00,000

To Own Debentures A/c 48,00,00,000
To Profit on Cancellation of 2,00,00,000
debentures A/c
(Own debenture purchased being cancelled)
Profit on cancellation of debentures A/c Dr. 2,00,00,000

To Capital Reserve 2,00,00,000
(Profits on cancellation of debentures
transferred to Capital Reserve)
Test your Understanding – II
Select the correct answer for the following multiple choice questions:
1. Debentures which are transferable by mere delivery are:
(a) Registered debentures, (b) First debentures,
(c) Bearer debentures.
2. The following journal entry appears in the books of X Co. Ltd.
Bank a/c Dr. 4,75,000
Loss on issue of debenture a/c Dr. 75,000
To 12% Debentures a/c 5,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debenture A/c 50,000
Debentures have been issued at a discount of:
(a) 15%, (b) 5%, (c) 10%.
3. X Co. Ltd. purchased assets worth Rs. 28,80,000. It issued debentures of Rs.
100 each at a discount of 4 per cent in full satisfaction of the purchase
consideration. The number of debentures issued to vendor is:
(a) 30,000, (b) 28,800, (c) 32,000.
4. Convertible debentures cannot be issued at a discount if:
(a) They are to be immediately converted,
(b) They are not to be immediately converted,
(c) None of the above.
5. When debentures are issued at par and are redeemable at a premium, the
loss on such an issues debited to :
(a) Statement of profit and loss,
(b) Debentures applications and allotment account,
(c) Loss on issue of debentures account.
6. Excess value of net assets over purchase consideration at the time of purchase
of business is credited to :
(a) General reserve,
(b) Capital reserve,
(c) Vendors’ account.
7. Own debentures are those debentures of the company which:
(a) The company allots to its own promoters,
(b) The company allots to its Director,
(c) The company purchases from the market and keeps them as investments.
8. Profit on cancellation of own debentures is transferred to :
(a) Statement of profit and loss,
(b) Debenture redemption reserve,
(c) Capital reserve.
Test your Understanding – III
1. Issue of debentures to a vendor in consideration of business purchase.

2. Issue of debentures at a discount.
3. Issue of debentures issued at a discount redeemable at a premium.
4. Purchase of own debentures by a company.
5. Writing off discount on issue of debentures.
Identify the account to be credited in case of following transactions
1. Debentures issued at a discount and are redeemable at par.

2. Issue of debentures at a premium.
3. Issue of debentures at a discount redeemable at a premium.
4. Issue of debentures at a premium redeemable at a premium.
5. Writing off discount on issue of debentures.
Do it Yourself
1. G. Ltd., has Rs. 800 lakh, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each due for redemption
on March 31, 2017. Give journal entries for issue and redemption of
debentures.
2. R. Ltd., issued 88,00,000, 8% debenture of Rs. 50 each at a premium of 5
% on July 1, 2014 redeemable at par by conversion of debentures into
shares of Rs. 20 each at a premium of Rs. 2 per share on June 30, 2017.
Record necessary entries for redemption of debentures.
3. C. Ltd. has outstanding 11,00,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 200 each, on April
1, 2017. The Board of Directors have decided to purchase 20% of own
debentures for cancellation at Rs. 200 each. Record necessary entries for the
same.
4. Record necessary journal entries in the books of the Company in each of the following
cases for redemption of 1,000, 12% Debentures of Rs. 10 each issued at par:
(a) Debentures redeemed at par by conversion into 12% Preference Shares
of Rs. 100 each.
(b) Debentures redeemed at a premium of 10% by conversion into Equity
Shares issued at par.
(c) Debentures redeemed at a premium of 10% by conversion into Equity
Shares issued at a premium of 25%.
5. On 31 March, 2017 Janta Ltd. converted its Rs. 88,00,000, 6% debentures into
equity shares of Rs. 20 each at a premium of Rs. 2 per share. Record necessary
journal entries in the books of the company for redemption of debentures.
6. Anirudh Ltd. has 4,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each due for redemption
on March 31, 2017. The company has a debenture redemption reserve of
Rs. 50,000 on that date. Assuming that no interest is due, record the necessary
journal entries at the time of redemption of debentures.
Do it Yourself
1. X Ltd. were to redeem 8,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each on April 1, 2017
at a premium of 5%. The company has a surplus of Rs. 9,00,000 in the
statement of profit and loss. The company closes its books on December 31
every year. What journal entries the company will be recording to redeem the
above debentures ?
2. G Ltd. issued 5,00,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each on April 1, 2013
redeemable at par on July 1, 2017. The company received applications for
6,00,000 debentures and the allotment was made to all the applicants on
pro-rata basis. The debentures were redeemed on due date. How much amount
of Debenture Redemption Reserve is to be created before the redemption is
carried out? Also record necessary journal entries regarding issue and
redemption of debenture. Ignore tax deducted at source.
Terms Introduced in the Chapter

1. Debenture 14. Principal
2. Bond 15. Discount/Loss on Issue of Debenture
3. Mortgaged Debenture 16. Purchase Consideration
4. Perpetual Debenture 17. Redemption of Debenture
5. Zero Coupon Rate Debenture 18. Draw of Lots
6. Specific Coupon Rate Debenture 19. Own Debentures
7. Registered Debenture 20. Redemption out of Capital
8. Bearer Debenture 21. Redemption out of Profits
9. Charge 22. Redemption of Convertible Debenture
10. Fixed Charge 23. Debentures Sinking Fund
11. Floating Charge 24. Collateral Security
12. First Charge 25. Second Charge
13. Maturity Date 26. Purchase of Debenture from Open
Market
Summary
Debenture: Debenture is the acknowledgements of debt. It is a loan capital raised by the

company from general public. A person/holder of such a written acknowledgement is called
‘debenture holder’.
Bond: Bond is similar to debenture in terms of contents and texture. The only difference is
with respect of issue condition, i.e, bonds can be issued without pre-determined rate of
interest as it is in case of deep discount bonds.
Charge: Charge is an incumbrance to meet the obligation under trust deed on certain
assets which company agrees to mortgage either by way of first or second charge. First
charge implies the priority in repayment of loan. Those who hold first charge against any
specific asset will realise their claim from the net realisable value of such assets. Any
amount of surplus from such assets given under first charge will be utilised for setting the
claims for holder of second charge.
Types of Debenture: Debentures are of various types such as: secured and unsecured
debentures redeemable and perpetual debentures, convertible and non-convertible
debentures, zero coupon rate and specific rate, registered and bearer debentures.
Issue of Debenture: Debentures are said to be issued at par when the amount to be collected
on them is equal to their nominal or face value. If the issue price is more than nominal or
face value, it is said to be issued at a premium. If the issue price is less than the nominal
or face value, it is said to be issued on discount. The amount received as premium is
credited to ‘securities premium account’ whereas amount of discount allowed is debited to
“loss/discount on issue” and is written-off over the years
Issue of Debentures for consideration other than Cash: Sometimes debentures can be issued
to vendor or suppliers of patents, copyrights and for transfer of intellectual property rights
on preferential basis without receiving money in cash.
Purchase Consideration: Purchase consideration is amount paid by purchasing company in
consideration for purchase of assets/business firm, another enterprise/vendor.
Collateral Security: Any security in addition to primary security is called ‘collateral security’.
Redemption of Debenture: Means discharge of liability on account of debenture/bond by
repayment made to debenture holders Normally, the redemption takes place on the expiry of
period for which they have been issued, depending upon the terms and conditions of issue.
Questions for Practice

Short Answer Questions
1. What is meant by a Debenture?
2. What does a Bearer Debenture mean?
3. State the meaning of ‘Debentures issued as a collateral security’.
4. What is meant by ‘Issue of debentures for consideration other than cash’?
5. What is meant by Issue of debenture at discount and redeemable at premium?
6. What is ‘Capital Reserve’?
7. What is meant by a ‘Irredeemable Debenture’?
8. What is a ‘Convertible Debenture’?

9. What is meant by ‘Mortgaged Debentures’?
10. What is discount on issue of debentures?
11. What is meant by ‘Premium on Redemption of Debentures’?
12. How debentures are different from shares? Give two points.
13. What is meant by redemption of debentures?
14. Can the company purchase its own debentures?
15. What is meant by redemption of debentures by conversion?
16. How would you deal with ‘Premium on Redemption of Debentures?
17. What is meant by redemption of debentures by “Parchase in Open Market”?
Long Answer Questions
1. Explain the different types of debentures?
2. Distinguish between a debenture and a share. Why debenture is known as loan
capital? Explain.
3. Describe the meaning of ‘Debenture Issued as Collateral Securities’. What
accounting treatment is given to the issue of debentures in the books of accounts?
4. Explain the different terms for the issue of debentures with reference to their
redemption.
5. Differentiate between redemption of debentures out of capital and out of profits.
6. Explain the guidelines of SEBI for creating Debenture Redemption Reserve.
7. Describe the steps for creating Sinking Fund for redemption of debentures.
8. Can a company purchase its own debentures in the open market? Explain.
9. What is meant by conversion of debentures? Describe the method of such a
conversion.
Numerical Questions
1. G. Ltd. a listed company issued 75,00,000, 6% debentures of Rs. 50 each at par
payable Rs. 15 on application and Rs. 35 on allotment, redeemable at par after 7
years from the date of issue of debentures. Record necessary entries in the books
of Company.
2. Y. Ltd. issued 2,000, 6% debentures of Rs. 100 each payable as follows: Rs. 25 on
application; Rs. 50 on allotment and Rs. 25 on first and final call. Record necessary
entries in the books of the company.
3. A. Ltd. issued 10,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 5% payable
as follows:
Rs. 10 on Application;
Rs. 20 along with premium on allotment and balance on first and final call.
The debentuers were fully subscribed and all money was duly received.
Record necessary Journal entries. Also show how the amount will appear in the
balance sheet.
4. A. Ltd. issued 90,00,000, 9% debenture of Rs. 50 each at a of 8%, redeemable at

par any time after 9 years Record necessary entries in the books of A. Ltd., for
5. A. Ltd. issued 4,000, 9% debentures of Rs. 100 each on the following terms:
Rs. 20 on Application;
Rs. 20 on Allotment;
Rs. 30 on First call; and
Rs. 30 on Final call.
The public applied for 4,800 debentures. Applications for 3,600 debentures were
accepted in full. Applications for 800 Debentures were allotted 400 debentures
and applications for 400 Debentures were rejected. All money called and duly
received. Record necessary journal entries.
6. T. Ltd. offered 2,00,000, 8% debenture of Rs. 500 each on June 30, 2014 at a
premium of 10% payable as Rs. 200 on application (including premium) and balance
on allotment, redeemable at par after 8 years But application are received for
3,00,000 debentures and the allotment is made on pro-rata basis. All the money
due on application and allotment was received. Record necessary entries regarding
7. X. Ltd. invited applications for the issue of 10,000, 14% debentures of Rs. 100
each payable as to Rs. 20 on application, Rs. 60 on allotment and the balance on
call. The company receives applications for 13,500 debentures, out of which
applications for 8,000 debentures are allotted in full, applications for 5000
debentures were alloted 40% of received application, and the remaining applications
were rejected. The surplus money on partially allotted applications is utilised
towards allotment. All the sums due are duly received. Record necessary journal
entries regarding issue of debentures.
8. R. Ltd. offered 20,00,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 200 each at a discount of 7%
redeemable at premium of 8% after 9 years Record necessary entries in the books
of R. Ltd.
9. M. Ltd. took over assets of Rs. 9,00,00,000 and liabilities of Rs. 70,00,000 of
S.Ltd. and issued 8% debentures of Rs. 100 each. Record necessary entries in the
books of M. Ltd.
10. B. Ltd. purchased assets of the book value of Rs. 4,00,000 and took over the
liability of Rs. 50,000 from Mohan Bros. It was agreed that the purchase
consideration, settled at Rs. 3,80,000, be paid by issuing debentures of Rs. 100
each.
What Journal entries will be made in the following three cases, if debentures are
issued: (a) at par; (b) at 10% discount; (c) at premium of 10%? It was agreed that
any fraction of debentures be paid in cash.
(Note: Goodwill Rs. 30,000)
Answer: No. of debuntures issued: (a) 3,800 (b) 4,222 (c) 3,454
11. X. Ltd. purchased a Machinery from Y. Ltd. at an agreed purchase consideration

of Rs. 4,40,000 to be satisfied by the issue of 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a
premium of Rs. 10 per debenture. Journalise the transactions.
Answer: No. of debuntures issued 4,000
12. X. Ltd. issued 15,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each. Give journal entries and
present it in the balance sheet in each of the following cases:
(i) The debentures are issued at a premium of 10%;
(ii) The debentures are issued at a discount of 5%;
(iii) The debentures are issued as a collateral security to bank against a loan of
Rs. 12,00,000; and
(iv) The debentures are issued to a supplier of machinery costing Rs. 13,50,000.
13. Journalise the following:
(i) A debenture issued at Rs. 95, repayable at Rs. 100;
(ii) A debenture issued at Rs. 95, repayable at Rs. 105; and
(iii) A debenture issued at Rs. 100, repayable at Rs. 105;
The face value of debenture in each of the above cases is Rs. 100.
14. A. Ltd. issued 50,00,000, 8% debentures of Rs. 100 at a discount of 6% on April
01, 2018, redeemable at premium of 4% by draw of lots as under:
20,00,000 debentures on March, 2020
Record journal entries for issue of debuntures. Prepare discount/loss on issue of
debenture account.
15. A listed company issues the following debentures:
(i) 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par but redeemable at premium of
5% after 5 years;
(ii) 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 10% but redeemable
at par after 5 years;
(iii) 5,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 1000 each at a premium of 5% but redeemable
at par after 5 years;
(iv) 1,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each issued to a supplier of machinery
costing Rs. 95,000. The debentures are repayable after 5 years; and
(v) 300, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each as a collateral security to a bank which
has advanced a loan of Rs. 25,000 to the company for a period of 5 years
Pass the journal entries to record the: (a) issue of debentures; and (b)
repayment of debentures after the given period.
16. A listed company issued debentures of the face value of Rs. 5,00,000 at a discount
of 6% on April 01, 2014. These debentures are redeemable by annual drawings of
Rs.1,00,000 made on March 31 each year starting from March 31, 2016.
Give journal entries for issue of debuntures, writing-off discount and regarding
17. B. Ltd. a listed company issued debentures at 94% for Rs. 4,00,000 on April 01,
2011 repayable by five equal drawings of Rs. 80,000 each. The company prepares
its final accounts on March 31 every year. Give Journal entries for issues and
18. B. Ltd. issued 1,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each on April 01, 2014 at a
discount of 5% redeemable at a premium of 10%.
Give journal entries relating to the issue of debentures and debentures interest
for the period ending March 31, 2015 assuming that interest is paid half-yearly
on September 30 and March 31 and tax deducted at source is 10%.
19. Jay Kay Ltd. an ‘other listed company’ issued 60,000 12% debentures of Rs. 100
each at par redeemable at the end of 5 years at a premium of 20%. On this date,
there existed a balance of Rs. 5,00,000 in securities premium reserve account. The
company created the required amount of debenture redemption reserve in 3 equal
instalments on March 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019. It invested in specified securities
(DRI) the required amount on April, 01 of the financial year Debentures were duly
redeemed on the record necessary journal entries for :
(i) Issue of debentures
(ii) Writing off loss on issue of debentures.
(iii) Interest and debentures for 2015-16 assuring if is paid annually & tax deducted at
service is 10%.
(iv) Regarding redemption of debentures.
20. Madhur Ltd., has outstanding 9% debentures of Rs. 50,00,000 redeemable at par
on January 01, 2020. Debenture Redemption Reserve of Rs. 2,00,000 on March
31, 2018 and balance of required amount of DRR was created on March 31, 2019.
The company invested in specified securities (DRI) the required amount on April
01, 2019. Debentures were redeemed on the due date. Record necessary journal
entries in the books of the company and also prepare the ledger accounts (ignore
interest).
21. MK Ltd. has outstanding Rs. 30,000 11% debentures of Rs. 100 each redeemable
at 10% premium as follows :
March 31, 2018 - 10,000 debentures
March 31, 2019 - 12,000 debentures
March 31, 2020 - Remaining debentures
Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company.
22. X Ltd. had outstanding 20,000 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each redeemable on
June 30, 2019. Record necessary journal entries at the time of redemption.
23. XYZ Ltd. Issued 6,000, 12% Debentures of ? 50 each on April 1, 2014. Interest on
these debenture is payable annually 3151 March each year. The debentures are
redeemable in four equal installments at end of third, fourth, fifth and sixth year.
You are required to pan journal entries at the time of issue and redemption of
debentures in the books of the company under following cases:
(i) Debentures are issued at par and redeemable at par.

(ii) Debentures are issued at a premium of 10% and redeemable at par.
(iii) Debentures are issued at a discount of 10% and redeemable at par.
(iv) Debenture are issued at par but redeemable at a premium of 10%.
(v) Debentures are issued at a premium of 10% and redeemable at premium of 10%.
(vi) Debenture are issued at a discount of 10% and redeemable at a premium of 10%.
Answers to Test your Understanding
Test your Understanding – I

1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True, 6. False, 7. False,
8. True, 9. False, 10. False, 11. False.
Test your Understanding – II

1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a), 4 (a), 5 (b), 6 (c), 7 (b), 8 (b), 9 (a), 10 (c),
11 (c), 12 (b), 13 (a), 14 (c), 15 (c).
Test your Understanding – III

(I) Vendors Account, (2) Surplus i.e, Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss (3) Debenture
Redemption Reserve Account, (4) Own Debentures Account, (5) Statement of Profit
and Loss.
(II) (1) Debenture Account, (2) Sinking Fund Account, (3) General Reserve Account,
(4) Sinking Fund Account, (5) Loss on Issue of Debentures Account.

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Issue and Redemption of Debentures 2

Bond: Bond is also an instrument of acknowledgement of debt. Traditionally,

2.2 Distinction between Shares and Debentures

Ownership: A ‘share’ represents ownership of the company whereas a debenture

2.3 Types of Debentures

2.3.1 From the Point of view of Security

on the general assets of the company. The fixed charge is created

2.3.5 From the view Point of Registration

Security Tenure Mode of Coupon Registration

2.4 Issue of Debentures

2.4.1 Issue of Debentures for Cash

12% Debenture Application A/c Dr. 2,70,000

12% Debenture Allotment A/c Dr. 6,30,000

Bank A/c Dr. 6,30,000

* Relevant data only

2.4.2 Issue of Debentures at a Discount

3. Cash and Cash Equivalents 9,50,000

2.4.3 Debentures issued at Premium

10% Debenture Application A/c Dr. 1,00,000

10% Debenture Allotment A/c Dr. 1,20,000

Bank A/c Dr. 1,20,000

XYZ Industries Limited

Particulars Note Amount

10% Debenture Application A/c Dr. 1,25,000

10% Debenture Allotment A/c Dr. 2,25,000

Bank A/c Dr. 2,25,000

10% Debenture First & Final Call A/c Dr. 2,00,000

Bank A/c Dr. 2,00,000

Particulars Note Amount

2.5 Over Subscription

12% Debenture Application A/c Dr. 5,60,000

12% Debenture Allotment A/c Dr. 6,00,000

Bank A/c Dr. 5,60,000

2.6 Issue of Debentures for Consideration other than Cash

debentures is called debentures issued for consideration other than cash. In

Vendors Dr. 2,00,000

Vendors Dr. 2,20,000

Vendors Dr. 1,90,000

In Ist Vendors Dr. 99,000

In IInd Vendors Dr. 99,000

In IIIrd Vendors Dr. 99,000

Sometimes a company may purchase the assets as well as takeover its

Sundry Assets A/c Dr.

Kapil Enterprises Dr. 18,00,000

XYZ Co. Dr. 3,15,000

B & Co. Ltd. Dr. 2,70,000

To 15% Debentures A/c 2,25,000

Case (i) When debentures are issued at par:

Case (ii) When debentures are issued at 10% discount:

Case (iii) When debentures are issued at 10% premium:

2.7 Issue of Debentures as a Collateral Security

institutions may insist on additional assets as collateral security so that the

ii. For cancellation of 9% debentures as collateral security on repayment

Balance Sheet of X Co. _____________ (Extract)

Particulars Note Amount

Balance Sheet (Extract)

1. Raghuveer Limited issued Rs. 10,00,000, 8% debentures as follows to:

2.8 Terms of Issue of Debentures

1. Issue at par and redeemable at par