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Which account needs to debited for writing off discount on issue of debentures over the span of debentures?

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Profit and Loss A/c

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Discount on issue of debentures

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Securities Premium A/c

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None of these

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The correct option is A
Profit and Loss A/c

Profit and Loss A/c needs to debited for writing off discount on issue of debentures over the span of debentures.

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