debenture

(noun)

A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.

Related Terms

  • current liability
  • bond
  • declaration date
  • default
  • coupon
  • principal
  • convertible bond
  • secured bond

Examples of debenture in the following topics:

  • Types of Bonds

    • A debenture bond, or simply a debenture.
    • Although any type of bond may be convertible, issuers add this feature to make risky debenture bonds more attractive to investors.
  • Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt

    • Examples of long-term liabilities are debentures, bonds, mortgage loans and other bank loans (it should be noted that not all bank loans are long term since not all are paid over a period greater than one year. ) Also long-term liabilities are a way for a company to show the existence of debt that can be paid in a time period longer than one year, a sign that the company is able to obtain long-term financing .
  • Outputs of Accounting

    • Financial institutions (banks and other lending companies) use statements to decide whether to grant a company fresh working capital or extend debt securities (such as a long-term bank loan or debentures).
  • Uses of Financial Reports

    • Financial institutions (banks and other lending companies) use them to decide whether to grant a company working capital or extend debt securities (such as long-term bank loans or debentures) to finance expansion and other significant expenditures.
  • Ethical Considerations

    • These are sweeping pieces of legislation that govern the secondary trading of securities (stocks, bonds, and debentures).
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