Question
Write a note on 'Debentures issued at a discount.

Answer

When the debentures are issued at less than their face value, they are said to be have been issued at discount.
  • As per Companies Act, there is no restriction regarding maximum discount to be given on the issue of debentures. Amount of discount on debentures is debited to Discount on Debenture A/c.
  • Amount of debenture discount or loss on issue of debenture $18$ shown in the balance sheet as per Accounting Standard26.
  • Debenture discount amount is shown under different heads which depends on terms of debentures.

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