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Chapter 12: Q9RQ (page 654)
Why would a company choose to issue bonds instead of issuing stock?
The common stock is a type of stock in which the company transfers some part of ownership to the stockholder.
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Determining the present value of bonds payable and journalizing using the effective-interest amortization method
Sleep Well, Inc. is authorized to issue 9%, 10-year bonds payable. On January 1, 2018, when the market interest rate is 10%, the company issues $500,000 of the bonds. The bonds pay interest semiannually.
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 second payment of the semiannual interest amount and amortization of the bonds on June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Explanations are not required.
Using the effective-interest amortization method
On December 31, 2018, when the market interest rate is 8%, Biggs Realty issues
\(450,000 of 5.25%, 10-year bonds payable. The bonds pay interest semiannually. The
present value of the bonds at issuance is \)365,732.
Requirements
1. Prepare an amortization table using the effective interest amortization method for
the first two semiannual interest periods. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
2. Using the amortization table prepared in Requirement 1, journalize issuance of the
bonds and the first two interest payments.
Using the effective-interest amortization method
On December 31, 2018, when the market interest rate is 6%, Benson Realty issues
\(700,000 of 6.25%, 10-year bonds payable. The bonds pay interest semiannually. Benson
Realty received \)713,234 in cash at issuance.
Requirements
1. Prepare an amortization table using the effective interest amortization method for
the first two semiannual interest periods. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
2. Using the amortization table prepared in Requirement 1, journalize issuance of the
bonds and the first two interest payments.
Analyzing, journalizing, and reporting bond transactions
Danny鈥檚 Hamburgers issued 6%, 10-year bonds payable at 90 on December 31, 2018.
At December 31, 2020, Danny reported the bonds payable as follows:
Long-term Liabilities:
Bonds Payable \( 600,000
Less: Discount on Bonds Payable (48,000) \) 552,000
Danny鈥檚 pays semiannual interest each June 30 and December 31.
Requirements
1. Answer the following questions about Danny鈥檚 bonds payable:
a. What is the maturity value of the bonds?
b. What is the carrying amount of the bonds at December 31, 2020?
c. What is the semiannual cash interest payment on the bonds?
d. How much interest expense should the company record each year?
2. Record the June 30, 2020, semiannual interest payment and amortization of
discount.
Determining bond prices
Bond prices depend on the market rate of interest, stated rate of interest, and time.
Determine whether the following bonds payable will be issued at face value, at a
premium, or at a discount:
a. The market interest rate is 8%. Idaho issues bonds payable with a stated rate
of 7.75%.
b. Austin issued 9% bonds payable when the market interest rate was 8.25%.
c. Cleveland鈥檚 Cars issued 10% bonds when the market interest rate was 10%.
d. Atlanta鈥檚 Tourism issued bonds payable that pay the stated interest rate of 8.5%. At
issuance, the market interest rate was 10.25%.
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