The document discusses the issuance of debentures by companies. It states that companies must receive minimum subscription as stated in the prospectus before allotting debentures. Debentures can be issued for cash, consideration other than cash, or as collateral security. They can be issued at par, at a premium, or at a discount. The document provides journal entries for the issuance of debentures for cash both as a lump sum and in installments, as well as examples of entries for debentures issued at a premium or discount.