Application Question
Medium difficulty • Concept in a practical situation
Question 1
Applied ConceptABC Ltd. issued 10,000, 12% debentures of Rs. 100 each at par, payable Rs. 30 on application and balance on allotment. The public applied for 9,000 debentures which were fully allotted, and all allotment money was duly received. Prepare the journal entries and show the relevant balance sheet extract.
- On application: Bank A/c Dr. Rs. 2,70,000 / To 12% Debenture Application A/c Rs. 2,70,000. Transfer: 12% Debenture Application A/c Dr. Rs. 2,70,000 / To 12% Debentures A/c Rs. 2,70,000 (Rs. 30 × 9,000).
- Allotment due: 12% Debenture Allotment A/c Dr. Rs. 6,30,000 / To 12% Debentures A/c Rs. 6,30,000 (Rs. 70 × 9,000). Receipt: Bank A/c Dr. Rs. 6,30,000 / To 12% Debenture Allotment A/c Rs. 6,30,000.
- Balance sheet: Non-current Liabilities — Long-term Borrowings: 9,000, 12% Debentures of Rs. 100 each = Rs. 9,00,000. Current Assets — Cash and Cash Equivalents: Rs. 9,00,000. Only 9,000 debentures were allotted (not all 10,000 offered), so the debenture account reflects Rs. 9,00,000.