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Kiara Ltd. purchased assets worth ₹ 12,40,000 and took over liabilities of ₹ 3,40,000 of Amrex Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 11,00,000. Kiara Ltd. paid half the amount by cheque. The balance amount was settled by issuing 9% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10%.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kiara Ltd.
Kiara Ltd. purchased assets worth ₹ 12,40,000 and took over liabilities of ₹ 3,40,000 of Amrex Ltd. for a purchase consideration of ₹ 11,00,000. Kiara Ltd. paid half the amount by cheque. The balance amount was settled by issuing 9% debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10%.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kiara Ltd.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Kiara Ltd.
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When purchasing a business, the difference between purchase consideration and net assets (assets - liabilities) is goodwill or capital reserve. Debentures issued at premium create securities premium.
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