CBSE 2025, Set 3

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(a) Sun Ltd. took over assets of ₹ 16,00,000 and liabilities of ₹ 2,00,000 of Moon Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 16,00,000. Sun Ltd. issued 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a discount of 20% in full satisfaction of purchase consideration.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of Sun Ltd.

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The correct answer is Subjective. **Books of Sun Ltd. - Journal** | Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount (₹) | Cr. Amount (₹) | |---|---|---|---|---| | | Assets A/c ...Dr. Goodwill A/c (Balancing figure) ...Dr.     To Liabilities A/c     To Moon Ltd. (Assets and liabilities of Moon Ltd. taken over) | | 16,00,000 2,00,000 | 2,00,000 16,00,000 | | | Moon Ltd. ...Dr. Discount on issue of debentures A/c ...Dr.     To 9% Debentures A/c (Issue of 20,000 debentures at a discount of 20%) | | 16,00,000 4,00,000 | 20,00,000 | *Working Note: Number of Debentures to be issued = Purchase Consideration / Issue Price = 16,00,000 / 80 = 20,000 Debentures.*

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