Question
Write any three points of difference between equity shares and debentures.
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Basis
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Debenture
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Share
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Ownership
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Debenture means debt taken by the company. Therefore, a debentureholder is a lender.
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Share means capital. Hence, a shereholder is the Owner.
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Return.
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Debentureholder gets interest at the stated rate whether the company earns profit or not.
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A shareholder gets dividend on investment.
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Repayment.
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Debenture are issued for a specified period. Hence, the amount of debentures is repaid on the due date.
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Normally, the amount of share is not repaid during the lifetime of the company. However, preference share have a specified life and are redeemed on due date.
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4
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Issue at Discount.
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Debenture can be issued at discount.
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Share cannot be issued at discount except Sweat Equity shares.
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Security.
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Debentures may or may not be secured by a change on the assets of the company.
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Share are not secured.
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Particulars
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| General Reserve | 2,50,000 |
| Capital Reserve | 1,50,000 |
| Statement of Profit & Loss | 2,00,000 |
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₹
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On Application
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3
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On Allotment
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4
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On call
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Balance
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