alleryStart learning →How is the interest paid on debentures treated in a company's financial statements?
AA charge against profit
BAn appropriation of profit
CA deduction from capital
DA transfer to reserves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A charge against profit
Debenture interest is an expense of borrowing, so it is charged against profit before the profit is arrived at.
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