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Q.On 1st April, 2024, Smaran Ltd. issued 60,000, 11% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10%, redeemable at par after five years. The company closed its books on 31st March every year. Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the company for issue of debentures, payment of interest on debentures and writing off interest for the year ended 31st March, 2025.

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The company issued 60,000 debentures at a 10% premium, receiving ₹66,00,000. The premium is credited to Securities Premium Reserve. Interest at 11% on the face value (₹60,00,000) is paid annually, and the interest expense is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Concept and Accounting Treatment

When a company issues debentures at a premium, it means investors pay more than the face value. The extra amount (the premium) is not income — it is a capital receipt that must be credited to a separate reserve called Securities Premium Reserve. This reserve can later be used for specific purposes like issuing bonus shares or writing off preliminary expenses, but it is never treated as revenue.

The journal entry for the issue is:

  • Debit Bank Account with the total amount received (face value + premium).
  • Credit Debentures Account with the face value (the liability to repay).
  • Credit Securities Premium Reserve Account with the premium amount.

Interest on debentures is a charge against profit — it must be paid regardless of whether the company earns a profit. It is calculated on the face value of the debentures, not on the issue price. The interest is paid annually (or as per terms), and the corresponding expense is debited to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

At the end of the year, the interest expense is transferred to the Profit and Loss Account. There is no separate "writing off" of interest — it is simply the recognition of the expense for the period.


Solution: Journal Entries in the Books of Smaran Ltd.

1. Journal Entry for Issue of Debentures (1st April, 2024)
DateParticularsL.F.Debit (₹)Credit (₹)
2024
Apr 1
Bank A/c (60,000 × ₹110)Dr.66,00,000
To 11% Debentures A/c (60,000 × ₹100)60,00,000
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c (60,000 × ₹10)6,00,000
(Being 60,000, 11% debentures of ₹100 each issued at a premium of 10%, redeemable at par)
2. Journal Entry for Payment of Interest on Debentures (31st March, 2025)

Interest for the year = 60,00,000 × 11% = ₹6,60,000

DateParticularsL.F.Debit (₹)Credit (₹)
2025
Mar 31
Debenture Interest A/cDr.6,60,000
To Bank A/c6,60,000
(Being interest on 11% debentures paid for the year ended 31st March, 2025)
Note

If TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is applicable, the entry would be: Dr. Debenture Interest A/c (gross), Cr. Bank A/c (net), Cr. TDS Payable A/c. However, the question does not mention TDS, so we assume no tax deduction.

3. Journal Entry for Writing off Interest (Transfer to Profit and Loss Account)
DateParticularsL.F.Debit (₹)Credit (₹)
2025
Mar 31
Statement of Profit and Loss A/cDr.6,60,000
To Debenture Interest A/c6,60,000

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