Question

On April 01, 2014 a company issued 15% debentures of Rs 10,00,000 at par. The debentures were redeemable at par after three years from the date of Issue. A sinking fund was set up to raise funds for redemption of debentures. The amount for the purpose was invested in 6% Government securities of Rs 100 each available at par. The sinking fund table shows that if investments earn 6% per annum, to get Re.1 at the end of 3 years, one has to invest Rs 0.31411 every year together with interest that will be earned. On March 31, 2017, all the Government securities were sold at a total loss of Rs 6,000 and the debentures were redeemed at par. Prepare Debentures Account Sinking Fund Account, Sinking Fund Investment Account and Interest on Sinking Fund Investment Company closes its books of accounts every year on March 31.

Answer 1

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When debentures are redeemed out of profit, it is essential that an equal amount to the face value of the debentures redeemed will be transferred to Debenture Redemption Reserve Account. When all the debentures are redeemed, the Debenture Redemption Reserve Account is closed by transferring to General Reserve Account.☺️❤️

Answer 2

When debentures are redeemed out of profit, it is essential that an equal amount to the face value of the debentures redeemed will be transferred to Debenture Redemption Reserve Account.

★ When all the debentures are redeemed, the Debenture Redemption Reserve Account is closed by transferring to General Reserve Account.☺️❤️

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