Question

Just need:

1. Interest expense

2. Issue Price of 5% Bond

3. Loss/Gain on redemption of 6% bonds

4. Carrying value of 5% bonds payable on 12/31/2016

GeneralProducts Inc. is incorporated in Nevada, USA on Jan 1st 2013 to take over a local retail chain. The objective of the company is to supply goods of everyday use to customers at the most competitive prices. GeneralProducts has established a chain of stores throughout USA. The retail operations of the company are so designed that customers can shop seamlessly in stores and online.

You may use the attached Balance Sheet of GeneralProducts as of Dec 31, 2015 (Links to an external site.) and the financial data for 2016.The same information is provided below.

Balance Sheet of GeneralProducts Inc. on December 31, 2015
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalent		11,980
Accounts Receivables		20,520
Inventory		317,060
Inventory of Premiums (@0.10 per premium)		660
Total Current Assets			350,220
LONG TERM ASSETS
Investments		66,775
Property Plant and Equipment	750,000
Less Accumulated Depreciation	90,000	660,000
Total Long Term Assets			726,775
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Trade Marks			190,000
Total Assets			1,266,995
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable		50,772
Liability for Premiums and Coupons		550
5% Short Term Notes Payable due on March 31, 2016		8,000
Accrued Interest on 6% Bonds Payable		3,000
Total Current Liabilities			62,272
6% Bonds Payable due 2020		100,000
Unamortized Discount on Bonds Payable		6,732	93,268
Total Liabilities			155,540
Stockholder's Equity
Common Stock
125,000 shares, par value $1 authorized 100,000 shares issued and outstanding		130,000
Paid in Capital in Excess of Par		946,000
Retained Earnings		35,455
Total Stockholders' Equity			1,111,455
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity			1,266,995

GeneralProducts provides us financial and business related data for 2016 below.

1. Trades Marks were acquired for $200,000 in 2015.Estimated useful at the time of acquisition was 20 years
   There was a litigation brought out by a competitor against the Trade Mark. GeneralProducts could successfully defend this litigation at a cost of $ 45,000. New useful life of Trade Mark is estimated to be 25 years from the date of acquisition.
2. All sales are on credit and total $ 940,560. COGS are $780,650.
3. Included in the total sales of $940,560 are the sales of GeneralProducts brand 6000 soap powder boxes GeneralProducts includes one coupon in every soap powder box. Customers can redeem 4 coupons for one Kitchen utensil. Based on past experience 60% of the coupons are redeemed by customers. During 2016 3,400 coupons were redeemed. Purchase of premiums during 2016 total 1,000 premiums @ $1.10 each on credit.
4. 6% Bonds Payable are issued on Jan 1 2015 to yield 8% interest. Interest is paid semi-annualy on Jan 1st and June 30th.
   General Products can redeem these Bonds any time after June 30,2016 @ 101.
5. To take advantage of lower interest rates and to finance the redemption of 6% Bonds on Sept.1st 2016, GeneralProducts issued 5%Bonds in the face value of $100,000 to yield 6% The maturity period of these 5% Bonds is 10 years and interest is paid semi-annually on 1st Jan and 30th June. The proceeds from the issue of 5% Bonds are used to redeem 6% Bonds Payable @ 101 on Sept.1st 2016.
6. Selling Administrative Expenses excluding depreciation are $87,345. PP&E is depreciated on Striaght Line Method over 25 years of life.
7. Cash collected from customers total $906,450
8. Cash paid to suppliers for credit purchases total $728,254
9. Purcahses of inventory total $689,525.All purchases are on credit.
10. GeneralProducts purchased Land for $30,000 for construction of building

Answer 1

1. Interest expense:-

30th June :- Interest on 6% Bond Payable = 3,000

1st September :- Interest on 6% Bond Payable = 3,244

31st December:- Interest on 5% Bond Payable = 2,500

Interest Expense $8,744

2. Issue Price of 5% Bond = $100,000

3. Loss/Gain on redemption of 6% bonds:-

Cash received 104,244

Unamortized Discount on Bonds Payable 6,732

Less: 6% Bond Payable (Amount due) 100,000

Interest on 6% Bond Payable            3,244

Loss on redemption of 6% bonds $7,732

4. Carrying value of 5% bonds payable on 12/31/2016

Issue Price of 5% Bond       $100,000

Less: Unamortized Discount on Bonds Payable $ 7,436

Carrying value of 5% bonds payable on 12/31/2016 $92,564

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