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Uses of Securities Premium

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As per the Companies Act, 2013, the companies cannot use the balance of securities premium for _____.

A

Premium on redemption of debentures

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B

Issuing bonus shares

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C

Writing off commission on issue of shares or debentures

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D

Loss of issue of debentures

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Solution

The correct option is C Loss of issue of debentures
Security premium account is part of Shareholders Fund , it refers to the difference between market value and face value of the share. Security premium account can not be used for distribution or writing off operating losses of company but it can be used for writing off equity related expenses.

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