In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of a Debenture 2. Features of a Debenture 3. Classes 4. Debenture and Debenture Stock. Meaning of a Debenture: Generally, companies, for their expansion and further development, may require funds. Funds flow in from the internal and external sources i.e. the owners' and outsiders' contribution. Internal fund of a company consists [...]
In this article we will discuss about the accounting entries relating to debenture trustees, explained with the help of an illustration. Generally, to look after the interest of the debenture-holders, certain persons are elected as trustees by the debenture-holders. Alternatively, the names of trustees may be mentioned in the prospectus inviting subscription for debentures of the company. The guide-lines issued [...]
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 [...]