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A debenture is best described as which of the following?
AA written acknowledgement of debt
BA reserve built from profits
CA grant from the government
DA part of the owned capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A written acknowledgement of debt
A debenture is a written instrument under the common seal that acknowledges a debt owed by the company.
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