AshimaLtdissued 2,500, 9% debentures of Rs.100 each on1stApril 2015, redeemable at a premium of 8% after three years. According to the issue of prospectus Rs.40 is payable on application and the balance on allotment of debentures, record the necessary entries regarding the issue of debentures.

Dear Student,

Journal entries in the books of Ashima Ltd.: 

 
Date Particulars LF Amount (in Rs) Amount (in Rs)
01 Apr 2015 Bank A/c (2,500*40) Dr 100,000  
      To 9% Debenture Application A/c     100,000
  (Debenture application money received on 2,500 debentures @ Rs 40)      
         
  9% Debenture Application A/c Dr 100,000  
  Loss on issue of Debentures A/c (2,500*100*8%) Dr 20,000  
       To 9% Debenture A/c     100,000
       To Premium on redemption of debentures A/c     20,000
  (Application money transferred to Debenture account along with recording of loss due to premium payable on redemption)      
         
  9% Debenture Allotment A/c (2,500*60) Dr 150,000  
       To 9% Debenture A/c     150,000
  (Allotment money @ Rs 60 per debenture due on 2,500 debentures)      
         
  Bank A/c  Dr 150,000  
      To 9% Debentures Allotment  A/c     150,000
  (Allotment money received)      

Regards,

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