This document discusses how to account for losses on debentures issued at a discount or par that are redeemable at a premium. Any premium payable on redemption should be treated as a capital loss, similar to discounts on debenture issues. The loss amount is equal to the premium if issued at par, or the total of any discount on issue plus the redemption premium if issued at a discount. The loss is recorded by debiting the profit and loss account and crediting the loss on issue of debentures account.