WAEC Financial Accounting 1995 Question 3

Question 3

Company Accounts

The reward given to a debenture holder is called

  1. A.profit
  2. B.reserve
  3. C.premium
  4. D.dividend
  5. E.interest.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (interest.)

Explanation

Debenture holders are lenders, so they receive interest, not dividends.