Lauren Corporation authorized a $2,000,000, 10-year, 8% bond issue dated January 1, 2018, with semi-interest to be paid each December 3 On January 1, 2018, the bonds were issued for $2,294,000 to yield a market interest rate of 6%.
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Face Value of Bonds = $2,000,000
Issue Value of Bonds = $2,294,000
Premium on Bonds = Issue Value of Bonds - Face Value of
Bonds
Premium on Bonds = $2,294,000 - $2,000,000
Premium on Bonds = $294,000
Annual Coupon Rate = 8%
Annual Coupon = 8% * $2,000,000
Annual Coupon = $160,000
Annual Interest Rate = 6%
Answer a.
The issue value of bonds is higher than the face value of bonds; therefore, the bonds are issued at premium.
Answer b.
Answer c.
Answer d.
Carrying Value = Issue Value - Premium Amortized
Carrying Value = $2,294,000 - $22,360
Carrying Value = $2,271,640
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