TREATMENT OF DEBENTURES

On 3 January 2016, French Limited purchased 15,000 debentures (having face value of 10 each) issued by Greek Limited. Debentures were purchased at 9.7 each. However, the fair value of each debenture as on the date of purchase was 9.6 in the quoted market.

Transaction cost of 350 was also incurred on purchase of debentures. Coupon rate is 12% which is payable anually on 31 December whereas the effective interest rate is 12.6%

French Limited classified the investment in debentures as financial asset at amortised cost. At initial recognition, French Limited determined that debenture was not credit impaired.

On 31 December 2017, French Limited determined that there had been a significant increase in credit risk since the acquisition of the debentures.

On 31 December 2018, French Limited determined that the debenture was credit impaired.

French Limited's estimates of expected credit losses in respect of the investment in debentures at different dates are given below:

DateLife Time12 months

3 January 2016 54,500 11,200

31 December 2016 54,500 11,200

31 December 2017 62,600 12,400

31 December 2018 70,900 14,500

31 December 2019 70,900 14,500

Annual interest has been received on time each year.

Required:

Prepare journal entries in the books of French Limited in respect of the above for the years ended 31 December 2016 to 31 December 2019.