CUET UG Categorised PYQ Accountancy Unit 6
Accountancy
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QUESTION 1 OF 15
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Match List I with List II:
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| A. Tenure | I. Zero coupon rate |
| B. Interest rate point of view | II. Irredeemable |
| C. Security | III. Registration |
| D. Bearer | IV. Secured |
QUESTION 2 OF 15
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Calculate the amount of yearly interest payable on 9% debentures (10,000 debentures of ₹100) issued as collateral security. (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 3 OF 15
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Romi Ltd. purchased building worth ₹1,50,000, machinery worth ₹1,40,000 and furniture worth ₹10,000 from XYZ Co. and took over its liabilities of ₹20,000 for a purchase consideration of ₹3,15,000. They paid the purchase consideration by issuing 12% debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 5%.
What will be the number of debentures issued by Romi Ltd.? (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 4 OF 15
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What are different types of debentures from the view point of registration:
A. Convertible
B. Bearer
C. Redeemable
D. Secured
E. Registered
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 5 OF 15
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When debentures are issued at premium with the term of redeeming them at par. The amount of premium received at the time of issue will be: (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 6 OF 15
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Data Ltd. purchased assets of the book value ₹4,00,000 and took over the liability of ₹50,000 from Sona Ltd. It was agreed that purchase consideration will be settled by cheque of ₹1,00,000 and by issue of ₹2,00,000, 10% debentures at premium of 25%.
The Amount of goodwill/capital reserve will be (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 7 OF 15
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Company issues 10,000, 12% debentures of ₹100 each at par, redeemable at premium of 5% after 5 years. At the time of allotment, journal Entry will be: (PYQ 2023)
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c ₹10,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c ₹50,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c ₹10,12,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c ₹10,70,000
Loss on Issue of Debenture Dr ₹50,000
To 12% Debenture A/c ₹10,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c ₹50,000
QUESTION 8 OF 15
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Debentures can be redeemed in following ways except:- (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 9 OF 15
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Identify the correct sequence in the context of issue and redemption of debentures:
A. Creation of Debenture Redemption Reserve
B. Issue of Debentures
C. Redemption of Debentures
D. Investment in specified securities
E. Sale of specified securities
(PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 10 OF 15
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Debenture Redemption Reserve is created by:-
A. Service Sector Company
B. Manufacturing Company
C. Banking Company
D. Automobile Company
E. NBFC's registered with RBI
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 11 OF 15
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Which of the following regarding issue and redemption of debentures is not possible in general? (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 12 OF 15
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When debentures are issued at premium and redeemed at premium, the journal entry will have the following combination:
(PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 13 OF 15
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Arrange the following in the correct sequence in the context of debenture.
(PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 14 OF 15
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If debentures are issued to a vendor for assets purchased and the vendor's account is credited by ₹1,10,000, what is the journal entry if the debentures are issued at a premium of 10%? (PYQ 2025)
To Debentures A/c ₹90,000;
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c ₹10,000
To Debentures A/c ₹1,00,000;
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c ₹10,000
To Debentures A/c ₹1,10,000
To Debentures A/c ₹1,10,000;
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c ₹10,000
QUESTION 15 OF 15
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The Debentures that are payable on the expiry of the specific period either in lumpsum or in instalments during life time of the company are called: (PYQ 2025)
Test Complete!
Answer Review
1 Question:
Match List I with List II:
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| A. Tenure | I. Zero coupon rate |
| B. Interest rate point of view | II. Irredeemable |
| C. Security | III. Registration |
| D. Bearer | IV. Secured |
Tenure relates to the period/redemption (Irredeemable). Interest rate relates to the coupon (Zero coupon). Security relates to the charge on assets (Secured). Bearer/Registration relates to the mode of transfer.
(Detailed) • A-II (Tenure): Relates to the time of repayment. Irredeemable debentures are those not repayable during the lifetime of the company. • B-I (Interest Rate): Zero coupon rate debentures do not carry a specific rate of interest; the interest is the difference between issue price and face value. • C-IV (Security): Secured debentures are those protected by a charge on the assets of the company. • D-III (Bearer/Registration): Registered debentures are recorded in the company's books, whereas Bearer debentures are transferable by mere delivery.
- A) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- Incorrectly matches Tenure with Interest (Zero coupon) and Security with Irredeemable.
- B) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- Incorrectly matches Tenure with Security (Secured).
- D) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Incorrectly matches Tenure with Registration.
Used
- Option Grouping
- Option A → Tenure-I is wrong.
- Option B → Tenure-IV is wrong.
- Option C → All pairs (A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III) are logically consistent.
- Final Answer → C
I-I: Interest matches I (Zero coupon rate).
2 Question:
Calculate the amount of yearly interest payable on 9% debentures (10,000 debentures of ₹100) issued as collateral security. (PYQ 2022)
Collateral security is a secondary/parallel security. No interest is paid on these debentures. Interest is only paid on the primary loan taken.
(Detailed) Debentures issued as collateral security are not "active" in the sense of debt. They are only held by the lender as a guarantee. The company pays interest only on the actual loan amount borrowed. The 9% mention is merely a description of the debenture's face value and terms should they ever be officially "issued" (activated) due to a default on the primary loan. Until such default occurs, no interest is due on collateral debentures.
- B) ₹9,000
- An incorrect calculation.
- C) ₹99,000
- Arithmetic error.
- D) ₹90,000
- This is the calculation of interest (10,000 × 100 × 9% = ₹90,000) if the debentures were issued for cash, but ignores the "collateral" status.
Used
- Extreme Word Filter
- Option A → Highlights the unique legal status of "Collateral."
- Option D → The "trap" answer for those who ignore the word "collateral."
- Final Answer → A
Security is Silent: Collateral security stays "silent" (no interest) unless the main loan "screams" (defaults).
3 Question:
Romi Ltd. purchased building worth ₹1,50,000, machinery worth ₹1,40,000 and furniture worth ₹10,000 from XYZ Co. and took over its liabilities of ₹20,000 for a purchase consideration of ₹3,15,000. They paid the purchase consideration by issuing 12% debentures of ₹100 each at a premium of 5%.
What will be the number of debentures issued by Romi Ltd.? (PYQ 2022)
Purchase Consideration: ₹3,15,000. Issue Price per Debenture: ₹100 (Face Value) + ₹5 (Premium) = ₹105. Formula: Purchase Consideration ÷ Issue Price = Number of Debentures.
(Detailed) The number of debentures to be issued is calculated by dividing the total amount payable (Purchase Consideration) by the issue price of a single debenture. Issue Price = ₹100 + 5% of ₹100 = ₹105 Number of Debentures = ₹3,15,000 ÷ ₹105 = 3,000 Debentures Note: The values of assets and liabilities are used to calculate Goodwill or Capital Reserve, but the number of debentures depends solely on the agreed Purchase Consideration.
- A) 4,000
- This would result if the issue price was ₹78.75, which is incorrect.
- B) 3,500
- Incorrect arithmetic calculation.
- D) 2,000
- This would result if the issue price was much higher (₹157.50).
Used
- Substitution
- Step 1 → Identify Purchase Consideration (₹3,15,000).
- Step 2 → Determine Issue Price (₹100 + ₹5 = ₹105).
- Step 3 → Divide: ₹3,15,000 ÷ ₹105 = 3,000.
- Final Answer → C
P.C. ÷ I.P. = Purchase Consideration divided by Issue Price gives you the quantity.
4 Question:
What are different types of debentures from the view point of registration:
A. Convertible
B. Bearer
C. Redeemable
D. Secured
E. Registered
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2022)
Classification by Registration: Registered and Bearer. Classification by Security: Secured and Unsecured. Classification by Redemption: Redeemable and Irredeemable. Classification by Convertibility: Convertible and Non-convertible.
(Detailed) From the viewpoint of Registration, debentures are classified based on whether the company maintains a record of the holder: • Registered Debentures (E): These are recorded in the Register of Debenture Holders. Transfer requires a formal deed. • Bearer Debentures (B): These are not recorded. They are transferable by mere delivery, and interest is paid to whoever produces the coupon.
- A) A & E only
- Convertible (A) is from the viewpoint of Convertibility.
- B) B & C only
- Redeemable (C) is from the viewpoint of Redemption.
- D) C & D only
- Secured (D) is from the viewpoint of Security.
Used
- Option Grouping
- A → Convertibility.
- B → Registration.
- C → Redemption.
- D → Security.
- E → Registration.
- Final Answer → B & E (Option C).
R-B Registration: Registered or Bearer.
5 Question:
When debentures are issued at premium with the term of redeeming them at par. The amount of premium received at the time of issue will be: (PYQ 2022)
Premium on issue is a capital gain for the company. Gains are always credited according to nominal account rules. The specific account used for share/debenture premium is Securities Premium Reserve (SPR).
(Detailed) When a company issues debentures at a price higher than the face value, the excess amount is called "Securities Premium." This is a capital profit. Under the double-entry system, all incomes and gains are credited. Since the debentures are being redeemed at par (face value), there is no loss on redemption to provide for. Therefore, we simply credit the Securities Premium Reserve A/C at the time of allotment.
- A) Debited to Premium on Redemption of Debenture A/C
- This account is used only when there is a loss due to redemption at a premium, and it is usually a liability (Credit).
- B) Credited to Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/C
- This account is credited only when debentures are to be redeemed at a premium (an extra liability), not when they are issued at a premium.
- C) Debited to Securities Premium Reserve A/C
- This would imply a reduction in the reserve, but the issue actually creates/increases the reserve.
Used
- Contextual/Tonal Matching
- Issue at Premium → Gain for Firm → Credit SPR.
- Redemption at Par → No extra cost → Ignore "Premium on Redemption" accounts.
- Final Answer → D
I-P-C: Issue Premium is always a Credit to SPR.
6 Question:
Data Ltd. purchased assets of the book value ₹4,00,000 and took over the liability of ₹50,000 from Sona Ltd. It was agreed that purchase consideration will be settled by cheque of ₹1,00,000 and by issue of ₹2,00,000, 10% debentures at premium of 25%.
The Amount of goodwill/capital reserve will be (PYQ 2023)
Net Assets = Assets − Liabilities. Purchase Consideration = Total value paid. If Net Assets = Purchase Consideration, neither Goodwill nor Capital Reserve arises.
(Detailed) Step 1: Calculate Net Assets Acquired Assets = ₹4,00,000 Less: Liabilities = ₹50,000 Net Assets = ₹3,50,000 Step 2: Calculate Purchase Consideration Cheque = ₹1,00,000 10% Debentures = ₹2,00,000 Premium on Debentures (25%) = ₹2,00,000 × 25% = ₹50,000 Purchase Consideration = ₹1,00,000 + ₹2,00,000 + ₹50,000 = ₹3,50,000 Since: Net Assets = ₹3,50,000 Purchase Consideration = ₹3,50,000 Therefore, there will not be any Goodwill or Capital Reserve.
- A) ₹30,000 Capital Reserve
- Capital Reserve arises only when Net Assets exceed Purchase Consideration.
- B) ₹30,000 Goodwill
- Goodwill arises only when Purchase Consideration exceeds Net Assets.
- C) ₹50,000 Capital Reserve
- Ignores premium included in Purchase Consideration.
Used
- Dimensional Analysis
- Net Assets = ₹3,50,000
- Purchase Consideration = ₹3,50,000
- Difference = Zero
Net Assets = Purchase Consideration → No Goodwill, No Capital Reserve
7 Question:
Company issues 10,000, 12% debentures of ₹100 each at par, redeemable at premium of 5% after 5 years. At the time of allotment, journal Entry will be: (PYQ 2023)
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c ₹10,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c ₹50,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c ₹10,12,000
To Debenture Application and Allotment A/c ₹10,70,000
Loss on Issue of Debenture Dr ₹50,000
To 12% Debenture A/c ₹10,00,000
To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c ₹50,000
Debentures issued at par. Redeemable at premium. Future redemption premium is treated as Loss on Issue.
(Detailed) Issue Amount = 10,000 × ₹100 = ₹10,00,000 Premium on Redemption = 5% × ₹10,00,000 = ₹50,000 Entry: Debenture Application & Allotment A/c Dr ₹10,00,000 Loss on Issue of Debentures Dr ₹50,000 To 12% Debentures A/c ₹10,00,000 To Premium on Redemption of Debentures A/c ₹50,000 Therefore, Option D is correct.
- A) Incorrectly debits Bank with redemption premium.
- B) Treats interest rate as issue amount.
- C) Unsupported amount.
Used
- Journal Structure Analysis
- Issue at Par + Redemption at Premium → Loss on Issue + Premium on Redemption
Redemption Premium = Loss on Issue
8 Question:
Debentures can be redeemed in following ways except:- (PYQ 2023)
Redemption means repayment of debt. Standard methods involve cash or conversion. Payment through fixed assets is not a recognized method.
(Detailed) Recognized methods of redemption include: • Lump Sum Payment • Instalment Redemption • Purchase in Open Market • Conversion into Shares/Debentures Payment through fixed assets is not a standard redemption method. Therefore, Option D is correct.
- A) Valid redemption method.
- B) Valid redemption method.
- C) Valid redemption method.
Used
- Odd One Out
- Three are recognized methods.
- One is not.
LIPC = Lump Sum – Instalments – Purchase – Conversion
9 Question:
Identify the correct sequence in the context of issue and redemption of debentures:
A. Creation of Debenture Redemption Reserve
B. Issue of Debentures
C. Redemption of Debentures
D. Investment in specified securities
E. Sale of specified securities
(PYQ 2023)
Debentures are issued first. DRR is created out of profits. Funds are invested in specified securities. Securities are sold when redemption is due. Debentures are redeemed last.
(Detailed) The logical sequence followed in redemption of debentures is: B – Issue of Debentures A – Creation of Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR) D – Investment in Specified Securities / Debenture Redemption Investment E – Sale of Specified Securities at the time of redemption C – Redemption of Debentures Therefore, the correct sequence is: B → A → D → E → C
- B) A, B, D, E, C
- DRR cannot be created before debentures are issued.
- C) B, D, A, E, C
- Investment is made after creation of DRR, not before.
- D) D, B, A, E, C
- Investments cannot exist before issue of debentures.
Used
- Chronological Sequencing
- Issue → Reserve → Investment → Sale → Redemption
Issue → Reserve → Investment → Sale → Redemption
10 Question:
Debenture Redemption Reserve is created by:-
A. Service Sector Company
B. Manufacturing Company
C. Banking Company
D. Automobile Company
E. NBFC's registered with RBI
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2023)
Banks and RBI-registered NBFCs are exempt. Service, Manufacturing and Automobile companies create DRR.
(Detailed) As per Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules: DRR is required for: • Service Sector Companies (A) • Manufacturing Companies (B) • Automobile Companies (D) DRR is not required for: • Banking Companies (C) • RBI Registered NBFCs (E) Hence: A, B and D only.
- A) Includes Banking Companies and NBFCs.
- C) Includes NBFCs.
- D) Includes Banking Companies.
Used
- Elimination
- Remove Banks and RBI Registered NBFCs.
No DRR for Financial Institutions
11 Question:
Which of the following regarding issue and redemption of debentures is not possible in general? (PYQ 2023)
Debentures may be redeemed at par or premium. Redemption at discount is generally not permitted. Investors expect at least the face value back.
(Detailed) A company may issue debentures at par, premium or discount. However, redemption at discount means repaying less than the face value, which is generally not accepted in practice because investors would receive less than the principal amount invested.
- A) Possible.
- C) Common practice.
- D) Standard borrowing arrangement.
Used
- Odd One Out
- Redemption must normally be at Par or Premium.
- Redemption at Discount stands out as the impossible case.
"Redemption = Par or More, Never Less."
12 Question:
When debentures are issued at premium and redeemed at premium, the journal entry will have the following combination:
(PYQ 2024)
Premium on issue creates Securities Premium. Premium on redemption creates future liability. Loss on Issue is debited.
(Detailed) → Loss on Issue of Debentures is debited. → Securities Premium is credited. → Premium on Redemption of Debentures is credited. → Discount on Issue does not arise because issue is at premium.
- Options A, B and C include Discount on Issue of Debentures, which is not applicable when debentures are issued at premium.
Used
- Elimination
- Premium and Discount cannot exist together.
- Eliminate all options containing Discount on Issue.
- Final Answer → D.
Premium Issue + Premium Redemption = Triple Entry.
13 Question:
Arrange the following in the correct sequence in the context of debenture.
(PYQ 2024)
Debentures are first issued. DRR is created before redemption. Payment is made after redemption becomes due.
(Detailed) → Issue of Debentures → Creation of DRR → Redemption becomes Due → Payment to Debenture-holders
- A) Payment cannot occur before issue.
- B) Payment cannot occur before redemption becomes due.
- C) Debentures must be issued before any other step.
Used
- Elimination
- Issue must be first.
- Payment must be last.
- Only Option D satisfies both conditions.
- Final Answer → D.
I-R-D-P: Issue → Reserve → Due → Payment.
14 Question:
If debentures are issued to a vendor for assets purchased and the vendor's account is credited by ₹1,10,000, what is the journal entry if the debentures are issued at a premium of 10%? (PYQ 2025)
To Debentures A/c ₹90,000;
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c ₹10,000
To Debentures A/c ₹1,00,000;
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c ₹10,000
To Debentures A/c ₹1,10,000
To Debentures A/c ₹1,10,000;
To Securities Premium Reserve A/c ₹10,000
Total due to vendor is ₹1,10,000. Number of debentures = Amount Due ÷ (Face Value + Premium). Premium is calculated on the nominal (face) value.
(Detailed) Amount due to Vendor: ₹1,10,000. Issue Price: Assume Face Value is ₹100. Premium (10%) = ₹10. Total Issue Price = ₹110. Number of Debentures: ₹1,10,000 ÷ ₹110 = 1,000 debentures. Face Value to Debentures A/c: 1,000 × ₹100 = ₹1,00,000. Premium to SPR A/c: 1,000 × ₹10 = ₹10,000. The entry must debit the Vendor for the full amount (₹1,10,000) to close their account.
- A) Vendor's A/c Dr. ₹1,00,000...
- Incorrect. The vendor was credited ₹1,10,000 originally; debiting only ₹1,00,000 leaves the account unbalanced.
- C) Vendor's A/c Dr. ₹1,10,000; To Debentures A/c ₹1,10,000
- Incorrect. This would be correct only if issued at par.
- It ignores the 10% premium.
- D) Vendor's A/c Dr. ₹1,20,000...
- Incorrect. This overpays the vendor and uses an incorrect total.
Used
- Dimensional/Unit Analysis
- Vendor Balance: Must be ₹1,10,000 (Eliminates A and D).
- Premium: Must be present as per question (Eliminates C).
- Final Answer: (B) matches the math and the accounting logic.
Put the nominal value in the Debenture account and the extra in SPR.
15 Question:
The Debentures that are payable on the expiry of the specific period either in lumpsum or in instalments during life time of the company are called: (PYQ 2025)
Redemption means repayment. These debentures have a fixed maturity date. They are the most common type of debentures issued by companies.
(Detailed) Redeemable Debentures are those that are issued with a specific date or condition for repayment. The company is legally obligated to return the principal amount to the debenture holders either at the end of a fixed term or in installments. This distinguishes them from "Irredeemable" or "Perpetual" debentures, which are only repayable upon the winding up of the company.
- A) Secured Debentures
- Incorrect. This refers to debentures backed by a charge on the company's assets (security), not the timing of repayment.
- C) Perpetual Debentures
- Incorrect. These are "Irredeemable" debentures that have no fixed date for repayment during the company's existence.
- D) Specific Coupon Rate Debentures
- Incorrect. This refers to the interest rate (coupon) attached to the debenture, not its repayment schedule.
Used
- Elimination
- Secured = Security.
- Perpetual = Never-ending.
- Redeemable = Repayable.
- Final Answer → (B) matches the definition of "payable on expiry."
"Redeem = Redeem your cash back."
