The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between shares and debentures. Difference # Shares: 1. Shares denote the owned capital of a Company. 2. A shareholder is a part proprietor of a Company. 3. A shareholder gets dividend, which shall be payable out of undistributed profits. 4. A shareholder cannot receive any dividend unless the Company makes a [...]
In this article we will discuss about the accounting entries for issue of debentures. (A) Issue of Debenture for Cash: The issue procedure with regard to debentures is the same as that of shares. The amount due on debentures may be paid in installments, such as, Application, Allotment and Calls. When debentures are issued at premium, the amount of premium [...]
In this article we will discuss about the accounting entries for redemption of debentures. 1. Redemption Out of Profits: 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 [...]