what is the difference between debenture and preference share

Answer Posted / parvati

Debenture are long-term loans. They carry fixed INTEREST.
Payment of interest is not under the control of directors
of a company.Debenture holders are creditors of a company.

Preference Shares are part of capital of a company. They
carry fixed DIVIDEND. Payment of dividend is under the
control of directors of a company. Preference Shareholders
are the owners of a company.

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