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What is Meant by a Debenture? - Accountancy

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What is meant by a Debenture?

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The word Debenture is derived from a Latin word ‘debere’ which means to borrow. A debenture is issued in the form of a certificate under the seal of a company and containing a contract for the repayment of the principal sum after a fixed period of time and payment of interest at regular intervals, generally half yearly. Debentures are issued by a company for acquiring long-term borrowings.

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Chapter 2: Issue and Redemption of Debentures - Questions for Practice [Page 134]

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NCERT Accountancy - Company Accounts and Analysis of Financial Statements [English] Class 12
Chapter 2 Issue and Redemption of Debentures
Questions for Practice | Q 1 | Page 134
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