(a) Identify five differences between ordinary shares and debentures.

(b) On 1 July 2018 Maleka Ltd issues $6 million in six-year debentures that pay interest every six months at a coupon rate of 8 percent. At the time of issuing the securities, the investors required rate of return was 6 percent. Interest expense is determined using the effective-interest method.

REQUIRED

(i) Determine the issue price of the debenture

(ii) Will the debenture be issued at premium or discount? Why?

(iii) Provide the journal entries on 1 July 2018, 30 June 2019, & 30 June 2020