Chapter 12: Q17RQ (page 655)
What does the debt to equity ratio show, and how is it calculated?
Short Answer
Debt to equity ratio measure the ability to pay debt by using the equity. It is the ratio of debt and equity.
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Chapter 12: Q17RQ (page 655)
What does the debt to equity ratio show, and how is it calculated?
Debt to equity ratio measure the ability to pay debt by using the equity. It is the ratio of debt and equity.
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Determining the present value of bonds payable and journalizingusing the effective-interest amortization methodBrad Nelson, Inc. issued \(600,000 of 7%, six-year bonds payable on January 1, 2018.
The market interest rate at the date of issuance was 6%, and the bonds pay interestsemiannually.
Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4
3. June 30, 2018, InterestExpense \)25,200
Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4
June 30, 2018, Interest Expense$37,750
C H A P T E R 1 2
Requirements
1. How much cash did the company receive upon issuance of the bonds payable?(Round to the nearest dollar.)
2. Prepare an amortization table for the bond using the effective-interest method,through the first two interest payments (Round to the nearest dollar.)
3. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2018, and the first and secondpayments of the semiannual interest amount and amortization of the bonds onJune 30, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Explanations are not required.
What type of account is Discount on Bonds Payable? What is its average balance? Is it added to or subtracted from the Bonds Payable charge to determine the carrying amount?
Describing bonds, journalizing transactions for bonds payable using the straight-line amortization method, and journalizing transactions for a mortgage payable
This problem continues the Canyon Canoe Company situation from Chapter 11. Canyon Canoe Company is considering raising additional capital for further expansion. The company wants to finance a new business venture into guided trips down the Amazon River in South America. Additionally, the company wants to add another building on their land to offer more services for local customers. Canyon Canoe Company plans to raise the capital by issuing \(210,000 of 7.5%, six-year bonds on January 2, 2020. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The company receives \)208,476 when the bonds are issued.
The company also issues a mortgage payable for \(450,000 on January 2, 2020. The proceeds from the mortgage will be used to construct the new building. The mortgage requires annual payments of \)45,000 plus interest for ten years, payable on December 31. The mortgage interest rate is 8%.
Requirements
1. Will the bonds issue at face value, a premium, or a discount?
2. Record the following transactions. Include dates and round to the nearest dollar. Omit explanations.
a. Cash received from the bond issue.
b. Cash received from the mortgage payable.
c. Semiannual bond interest payments for 2020. Amortize the premium or discount using the straight-line amortization method.
d. Payment on the mortgage payable for 2020.
3. Calculate the total interest expense incurred in 2020.
Retiring bonds payable before maturity
CoastalView Magazineissued $600,000 of 15-year, 5% callable bonds payable on July
31, 2018, at 94. On July 31, 2021, CoastalViewcalled the bonds at 101. Assume annual
interest payments.
Requirements
1. Without making journal entries, compute the carrying amount of the bonds payable
at July 31, 2021.
2. Assume all amortization has been recorded properly. Journalize the retirement of
the bonds on July 31, 2021. No explanation is required.
On December 31, 2018, when the market interest rate is 8%, Arnold Corporation issues $200,000 of 6%, 10 year-bonds payable. The bonds pay interest semiannually. Determine the present value of the bonds at issuance.
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