INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (ACCT 3200B)
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.8Q
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Bonds
Bonds are a kind of interest bearing notes payable, usually issued by companies, universities and governmental organizations. It is a debt instrument used for the purpose of raising fund of the corporations or governmental agencies. If selling price of the bond is equal to its face value, it is called as par on bond. If selling price of the bond is lesser than the face value, it is known as discount on bond. If selling price of the bond is greater than the face value, it is known as premium on bond.
To Explain: The bonds are issued at a premium, the debt declines each period.
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When bonds are issued at a premium, what happens to the carrying value and interest expense each period over the life of the bonds? a. Carrying value and interest expense increase.b. Carrying value and interest expense decrease.c. Carrying value decreases and interest expense increases.d. Carrying value increases and interest expense decreases.
If bonds are issued at a discount and the effective-interest method is used, the amount ofinterest expensea. remains the same over the term of the bonds.b. is less than the cash interest payment.c. increases each period as the bonds approach maturity.d. decreases each period as the bonds approach maturity
Which is true when a bond payable is issued at a discount?
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Chapter 14 Solutions
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (ACCT 3200B)
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