How would you deal with ‘Premium on Redemption of Debentures?
When the debentures are redeemed at a price more than its face value or the par value, then it is said that the debentures are redeemed at premium. The difference between the redeemed price and the par value is regarded as a capital loss and this loss is written off till the redemption of the debentures. The Premium on Redemption of Debenture is shown on the Liabilities side of the Balance Sheet under the head of Current Liabilities and Provisions until debentures are redeemed. Accounting Treatment for Premium on Redemption on Debentures.
1) At the time of the issue of Debentures
Bank/Debenture Allotment A/c Dr
Loss on issue of Debenture A/c Dr
To Debenture A/c
To Premium on Redemption of Debenture A/c
(Being debenture are issued with the term of
redemption at premium)
2) For Loss Written Off
Profit and Loss A/c. Dr
To Loss on Issue of Debenture A/c
To Debenture A/c
(Being loss on issue of Debenture written off )
3) At the time of Redemption of Debentures
Debenture A/c. Dr
Premium on Redemption A/c. Dr
To Debenture holders A/c
(Being amount of debentures due to Debenture holders)
State the meaning of ‘Debentures issued as a collateral security’.
What is ‘Capital Reserve’?
Can the company purchase its own debentures?
Describe the steps for creating Sinking Fund for redemption of debentures.
What is discount on issue of debentures?
What is meant by conversion of debentures? Describe the method of such a conversion.
Under which head is the ‘Debenture Redemption Reserve’ shown in the balance sheet?
Can a company purchase its own debentures in the open market? Explain.
Explain the different types of debentures?
What do you mean by Ratio Analysis?
List the techniques of Financial Statement Analysis.
State the meaning of financial statement analysis?
What are various types of ratios?
Distinguish between Vertical and Horizontal Analysis of financial data.
What are limitations of financial statement analysis?
What relationships will be established to study?
(a) Inventory Turnover (b) Debtor Turnover
(c) Payables Turnover (d) Working Capital Turnover
State the meaning of Analysis and Interpretation.
List any three objectives of analysing financial statements?
The liquidity of a business firm is measured by its ability to satisfy itslong-
term obligations as they become due. What are the ratios used forthis purpose?
What do you understand by analysis and interpretation of financial statements? Discuss its importance.
The average age of inventory is viewed as the average length of time inventory is held by the firm or as the average number of days’ sales in inventory. Why?
How will you disclose the following items in the Balance Sheet of a company;
(i) Loose tools
(ii) Uncalled liability on partly paid-up shares
(iii) Debentures redemption reserve
(iv) Mastheads and publishing titles (v) 10% debentures
(vi) Proposed dividend
(vii) Share forfeited account
(viii) Capital redemtion reserve
(ix) Mining rights
(x) Work-in-progress
State the meaning of Analysis and Interpretation.
Describe the different techniques of financial analysis and explain the limitations of financial analysis.
Distinguish between Vertical and Horizontal Analysis of financial data.
Explain the usefulness of trend percentages in interpretation of financial performance of a company.
State the importance of financial statements to
(i) shareholders
(ii) creditors
(iii) government
(iv) investors
What is the importance of comparative statements? Illustrate youranswer with particular reference to comparative income statement.
State the importance of Financial Analysis?