On January 1, 2018, Reese Incorporated issued bonds with a face value of $240,000, a stated rate of interest of 8 percent, and a five-year term to maturity. Interest is payable in cash on December 31 of each year. The effective rate of interest was 7 percent at the time the bonds were issued. The bonds sold for $249,840. Reese used the effective interest rate method to amortize bond premium.
Required
Face Value of Bonds = $240,000
Issue Value of Bonds = $249,840
Annual Coupon Rate = 8.00%
Annual Coupon = 8.00% * $240,000
Annual Coupon = $19,200
Time to Maturity = 5 years
Annual Interest Rate = 7.00%
Answer a.
Answer b.
Carrying Value Bond Liabilities = $244,339
Answer c.
Interest Expense = $17,241
Answer d.
Interest Expense = $19,200
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