Complete Summary and Solutions for Issue and Redemption of Debentures – NCERT Class XII Company Accounts, Chapter 2 – Meaning, Types, Issue, Redemption, Accounting Treatment, Journal Entries

Detailed summary and explanation of Chapter 2 'Issue and Redemption of Debentures' from the NCERT Class XII Company Accounts textbook, covering the concept and features of debentures, classification of debentures, procedures for issue at par, premium, discount, issue for consideration other than cash, collateral security, methods of redemption including lump sum, instalments, open market purchase, conversion into shares, debenture redemption reserve, interest on debentures, and journal entries with illustrations and exercises.

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Issue and Redemption of Debentures - Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 2 Ultimate Study Guide 2025

Issue and Redemption of Debentures

Chapter 2: Accountancy - Ultimate Study Guide | NCERT Class 12 Notes, Questions, Proforma Examples & Quiz 2025

Full Chapter Summary & Detailed Notes - Issue and Redemption of Debentures Class 12 NCERT

Overview & Key Concepts

  • Chapter Goal: Companies raise long-term funds via debentures (debt instrument). Covers meaning, vs shares, types, issue (par/discount/premium), redemption basics. Exam Focus: Distinction table, types classification, journal entries (Ill 1-3), balance sheet presentation; 2025 Updates: Emphasis on convertible, zero-coupon. Fun Fact: Debenture from Latin 'debere' (to borrow). Core Idea: Borrowed capital with fixed interest. Real-World: Corporate bonds. Expanded: All subtopics point-wise with evidence (e.g., Ill 1), examples (e.g., ABC Ltd), debates (e.g., secured vs unsecured risks).
  • Wider Scope: From issue to redemption (tease later); sources: Pages 1-9, tables/figs.
  • Expanded Content: Include redemption tease; point-wise for recall; add 2025 relevance like green bonds.

Introduction & Expansion Need

  • Equity Limits: Shares inadequate; debentures for long-term debt via private/public.
  • Peculiarities: Acknowledges debt under seal; repayment + interest fixed. Sec 2(30) includes bonds/inventory.
  • Objectives: Define debenture, distinguish shares, types, issue entries (par/discount/premium), balance sheet, write-off discount, redemption methods/sinking fund.
  • Expanded: Evidence: Ill 1 claims; debates: Debt vs equity costs; real: Post-2020 bond surges.
Conceptual Diagram: Funds Flow

Flow: Shares (Equity) → Inadequate → Debentures (Debt) → Issue (Par/Disc/Prem) → Redemption. Ties to types table.

Why This Guide Stands Out

Comprehensive: All subtopics point-wise, proforma integrations; 2025 with redemption, processes analyzed for entries.

Meaning of Debentures

  • Definition: Latin 'debere'; written debt acknowledgment under seal; repayment + fixed interest (half-yearly/yearly).
  • Sec 2(30): Includes debenture stock, bonds, securities (charge or not).
  • Bond: Similar; govt/semi/non-govt; terms interchangeable.
  • Example: Rs.100 debenture at 12% interest.
  • Expanded: Evidence: No voting; real: Corporate debt tool.

Distinction between Shares and Debentures

  • Ownership: Share = ownership (equity); Deb = debt (borrowed).
  • Return: Dividend (variable, appropriation) vs Interest (fixed, charge, even in loss).
  • Repayment: Shares permanent; Deb redeemable after period.
  • Voting: Shareholders yes; Debtholders no.
  • Security: Shares unsecured; Deb secured (fixed/floating charge).
  • Convertibility: Deb to shares possible (convertible); not vice versa.
  • Expanded: Evidence: Table basis; debates: Debt cheaper.

Quick Table: Shares vs Debentures

BasisSharesDebentures
OwnershipEquityDebt
ReturnDividend (var)Interest (fixed)
RepaymentPermanentRedeemable
VotingYesNo
SecurityUnsecuredSecured
ConvertNoPossible

Types of Debentures

  • Security: Secured (fixed/floating charge) vs Unsecured (naked, rare).
  • Tenure: Redeemable (lump/instalments, at par/premium) vs Irredeemable (perpetual, on winding-up).
  • Convertibility: Convertible (full/part, to shares) vs Non-convertible (most common).
  • Coupon Rate: Specific (fixed/floating, tagged to bank rate) vs Zero (issued at discount, diff as interest).
  • Registration: Registered (transfer deed) vs Bearer (delivery, coupon for interest).
  • Expanded: Evidence: Types diagram; real: Convertible for equity infusion.

Issue of Debentures

  • Procedure: Like shares; prospectus, application/allotment/calls.
  • At Par: Issue = face; entries: Bank Dr to App, App to Deb, Allot Dr to Deb, Bank to Allot (Ill 1: ABC Ltd).
  • At Discount: Below face (e.g., Rs.95); Discount A/c Dr; write-off via P&L/Sec Prem (Ill 2: TV Ltd, 5% disc).
  • At Premium: Above face (e.g., Rs.110); Sec Prem Cr (Ill 3: XYZ Ltd, Rs.10 prem).
  • Balance Sheet: Long-term borrowings; cash current assets; discount non-current/other current.
  • Expanded: Evidence: Entries; debates: Discount restrictions none (Act 2013).

Summary & Illustrations

  • Key Takeaways: Debt tool; types vary; issue entries key; premium boosts reserves.
  • Ill Tease: Par (9,000 deb, Rs.9L); Disc (10,000, Rs.50k write-off); Prem (2,000, Rs.20k reserve).