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Green Ltd. purchased the assets of Strong Ltd. for ₹ 40,00,000 and took over liabilities of 7,00,000 at an agreed value of ₹ 32,40,000. Payment was made by issuing 10% Debentures of 100 each at a discount of 10%. Pass the necessary Journal entries in the books of Green Ltd.

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In the books of Green Ltd.

Journal

Date

Particulars

L.F.

Debit
Amount
(₹)

Credit
Amount
(₹)

Sundry Assets A/c

Dr.

40,00,000

To Sundry Liabilities A/c

7,00,000

To Strong Ltd.

32,40,000

To Capital Reserve A/c

60,000

(Being the purchase of business of Strong Ltd.)

Strong Ltd. A/c

Dr.

32,40,000

Discount on Issue of Debentures A/c (36,000×10)

Dr.

3,60,000

To 10% Debentures A/c

36,00,000

(Being 36,000, 10% debentures issued as purchase consideration)

Working Notes:
Number of Debentures issued= (32,40,000/90) = 36,000 debentures


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