(When debentures are purchased for immediate cancellation and there is no Sinking Fund)
Favourite Ltd. had 2,000, 12% Debentures of Rs.100 each as on 1st April, 2010. As per the terms of issue, the company purchased the following debentures in the open market for immediate cancellation:
1st May |
400 Debentures at 98 cum interest |
|
1st January |
800 Debentures at 100.25 cum interest |
|
1st March |
98.50 ex interest |
Assuming that debenture interest was payable half yearly on 30th September and 31st March and the Income tax was deductible at the rate of 10% at source. Show the journal entries in the books of the company and prepare the necessary ledger accounts. The company closes its books on 31st March.