Which method gives higher interest expense in the last year when the bonds are issued for more than par? Multiple Choice None of the other alternatives are correct effective interest method of accounting for interest expense on bonds straight-line method of accounting for interest expense on bonds declining balance method of accounting for interest expense on bonds All the three statements about bonds are correct

Which method gives higher interest expense in the last year when the bonds are issued for more than par? Multiple Choice None of the other alternatives are correct effective interest method of accounting for interest expense on bonds straight-line method of accounting for interest expense on bonds declining balance method of accounting for interest expense on bonds All the three statements about bonds are correct

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Chapter11: Notes, Bonds, And Leases

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Which statement is correct when the effective-interest method is used to amortize bond premium or discount? Group of answer choices The interest expense increases each period if the bonds were issued at a premium. The carrying amount at the end of the first year would be highest if the bonds were issued at a discount. The periodic amortization will increase regardless of whether the bonds were issued at either a discount or a premium. The periodic amortization will increase or decrease depending on whether the bonds were issued at a premium or at a discount.
Which of the following statements regarding bonds is true? Group of answer choices a. Bonds are liabilities of the issuer. b. Individuals investing in bonds receive dividends. c. Bonds cannot be purchased or sold prior to maturity. d. Income from bonds varies every year. e. The principal invested in bonds is not returned at the time of maturity.
Which of the following statements is true: Straight line interest method on bonds gives a higher interest in the first year than effective interest if bonds are issued at a discount; When bonds are issued for more than par, straight line interest method gives higher interest expense in the last year than using effective interest rate; Straight line interest yields a constant interest expense but a changing interest rate. Multiple Choice All of these are false I) and III) are true but II) is false All of these are true I) and II) are true but III) is false I) is true but II) and III) are false
1) Were the bonds in the entry on Dec 31. of year 2 redeemed at Maturity? 2) You suspect there is an error in one of the bond redemption entries. Assumimg the the amounts are correct, which entry is questionable? Why? 3) Why do some bonds sell below face value? 4) Which of the following items are ammortized? A. bonds B. Discounts C. Future cash receipts D. Redemption amount F. Contract rate of interest G. It depends on the face value of the bond H. Interest Expense
If the straight-line method of amortization of bond premium or discount is used, which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices Total interest expense will increase over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount. Total interest expense will increase over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond premium. Total interest expense will decrease over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount. Total interest expense will remain the same over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount.
Which method involves the larger adjustment in the Cash Flow Statement (prepared under the indirect method) to net income in deriving funds provided by operations in the first year for a bond issued at more than par value Multiple Choice All the three statements about bonds are correct effective interest method of accounting for interest expense on bonds declining balance method of accounting for interest expense on bonds straight-line method of accounting for interest expense on bonds None of the other alternatives are correct
Assume bonds payable are amortized using the straight-line amortization method unless stated otherwise. Pricing bonds Bond prices depend on the market rate of interest, stated rate of interest and time. Requirements Compute the price of the following 8% bonds of Country Telecom. $100,000 issued at 75.25 $100,000 issued at 94.50 $100,000 issued at 103 50 $100,000 issued at 94.50 $100,000 issued at 103.25 2. Which bond will Country Telecom have to pay the most to retire at maturity? Explain your answer.
Assume bonds payable are amortized using the straight-line amortization method unless stated otherwise. 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: The market interest rate is 8%. Idaho issues bonds payable with a stated rate of 7.75%. Austin issued 9% bonds payable when the market interest rate was 8.25%. Cleveland’s Cars issued 10% bonds when the market interest rate was 10%. Atlanta’s 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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