Jester company issues bonds with a part value of
$600000 on their started issue date .The bonds mature in 10 years
and pay 6% annual interest in semiannual payments.On the issue
date, The annual market rate for bonds is 8%
1. What is the amount of each semiannual interest payment for these
bonds?
2. How many semiannual interest payment will be made on these bonds
over their life?
3. Use the interest rates given to determine whether the bonds are
issues at par ,at a discount or at a premium.
4. Computer the price of the bonds as their issue date.
5. Prepare the journal entry to record the bonds insurance.
Answer: | |||||
1 | Semi annual interest payment (600000*6%*1/2) | $18,000 | |||
2 | Number of semi annual payments (10*2) | 20 | |||
3 | Bonds are issued at discount as 6% contract rate is less than 8%. | ||||
4 | Price of bonds | ||||
Cash Flow | PV Factor | Present Value | |||
Par Value | $600,000 | 0.4564 | $273,840 | ||
Interest | $18,000 | 13.5903 | $244,625 | ||
Price of Bonds | $518,465 | ||||
5 | Dr. Cash | $518,465 | |||
Dr. Discount on Bonds Payable | $81,535 | ||||
Cr. Bonds Payable | $600,000 |
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