On October 1, 2010, Renfro Co. purchased to hold to maturity, 1,000, $1,000, 9% bonds for $990,000 which includes $15,000 accrued interest. The bonds, which mature on February 1, 2019, pay interest semiannually on February 1 and August 1. Renfro uses the straight-line method of amortization. The bonds should be reported in the December 31, 2010 balance sheet at a carrying value of a. $975,000. b. $975,750. c. $990,000. d. $990,250
Solution:
Option (b). $975,750.
Calculations:
From the given data we need to find the carrying value of the bond.
Value of 9% bonds at the time of issue = $990,000 - $15,000
= $975,000.
Discount on purchase of 9% bonds = $1,000*$1,000 - $990,000
= $1,000,000 - $990,000
= $10,000.
Amortization of discount on bonds payable per month:
= $25,000 / 100 months(oct1, 2010 to Feb1, 2019)
= $250.
Amortized discount from october1, 2010 to Dec31,2010 = $250 * 3 months
= $750.
Carrying value of the bond = $975,000 + $750
= $975,750.
Carrying value of the bond = $975,750.
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