Filters
Question type

Study Flashcards

When the effective interest method of amortization is used, the amount of interest expense for a given period is calculated by multiplying the face rate of interest by the bond's carrying value at the beginning of the given period.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

On January 1, 2014, $1,000,000, 5-year, 10% bonds, were issued for $980,000. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If the issuing corporation uses the straight-line method to amortize discount on bonds payable, the semiannual amortization amount is


A) $8,000.
B) $4,000.
C) $2,000
D) $5,000

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Bonds may be purchased directly from the issuing corporation or through one of the bond exchanges.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

If a company borrows money from a bank as an installment note, the interest portion of each annual payment will:


A) equal the interest rate on the note times the carrying amount of the note at the beginning of the period.
B) remain constant over the term of the note.
C) equal the interest rate on the note times the face amount.
D) increase over the term of the note.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Glover Corporation issued $2,000,000 of 7.5%, 6-year bonds dated March 1, 2011, with semiannual interest payments on September 1 and March 1. The bonds were issued on March 1, 2011, at 97. Glover's year-end is December 31. a) Were the bonds issued at a premium, a discount, or at par? b) Was the market rate of interest higher, lower, or the same as the contract rate of interest? c) If the company uses the straight-line method of amortization, what is the amount of interest expense Glover Corporation will show for the year ended December 31, 2011? d) What is the carrying value of the bonds on December 31, 2011?

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

a) The bonds were issued at a discount.
...

View Answer

Using the following table, what is the present value of $5,000 to be received 5 years, if the market rate is 10% compounded annually? Using the following table, what is the present value of $5,000 to be received 5 years, if the market rate is 10% compounded annually?

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

X = $5,000...

View Answer

Bonds with a face amount $1,000,000, are sold at 96. The entry to record the issuance is


A) Cash 1,000,000 Premium on Bonds Payable 40,000
Bonds Payable 960,000
B) Cash 960,000 Premium on Bonds Payable 40,000
Bonds Payable 1,000,000
C) Cash 960,000 Discount on Bonds Payable 40,000
Bonds Payable 1,000,000
D) Cash 960,000 Bonds Payable 960,000

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The balance in Premium on Bonds Payable


A) should be reported on the balance sheet as a deduction from the related bonds payable
B) should be allocated to the remaining periods for the life of the bonds by the straight-line method, if the results obtained by that method materially differ from the results that would be obtained by the interest method
C) would be added to the related bonds payable on the balance sheet
D) should be reported in the paid-in capital section of the balance sheet

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

On January 1, 2011, Zero Company obtained a $52,000, four-year, 6.5% installment note from Regional Bank. The note requires annual payments consisting of principal and interest of $15,179, beginning on December 31, 2011. The December 31, 2011 carrying amount in the amortization table for this installment note will be equal to:


A) $27,635
B) $40,201
C) $36,821
D) $48,620

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The journal entry a company records for the payment of interest, interest expense, and amortization of bond premium is


A) debit Interest Expense, credit Cash and Premium on Bonds Payable
B) debit Interest Expense, credit Cash
C) debit Interest Expense and Premium on Bonds Payable, credit Cash
D) debit Interest Expense, credit Interest Payable and Premium on Bonds Payable

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

On the first day of the current fiscal year, $2,000,000 of 10-year, 7% bonds, with interest payable annually, were sold for $2,125,000. Present entries to record the following transactions for the current fiscal year: On the first day of the current fiscal year, $2,000,000 of 10-year, 7% bonds, with interest payable annually, were sold for $2,125,000. Present entries to record the following transactions for the current fiscal year:

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

(a)
blured image_TB2085_00_TB20...

View Answer

The present value of $40,000 to be received in one year, at 6% compounded annually, is (rounded to nearest dollar)


A) $37,736
B) $42,400
C) $40,000
D) $2,400

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

If bonds are sold for a discount, the carrying value of the bonds is equal to the face value less the unamortized discount.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

A corporation often issues callable bonds to protect itself against significant declines in future interest rates.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The interest rate specified in the bond indenture is called the


A) discount rate
B) contract rate
C) market rate
D) effective rate

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Bonds with a face amount $1,000,000, are sold at 108. The entry to record the issuance is


A) Cash 1,000,000 Premium on Bonds Payable 80,000
Bonds Payable 1,080,000
B) Cash 1,080,000 Premium on Bonds Payable 80,000
Bonds Payable 1,000,000
C) Cash 1,080,000 Discount on Bonds Payable 80,000
Bonds Payable 1,000,000
D) Cash 1,080,000 Bonds Payable 1,080,000

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Only callable bonds can be purchased by the issuing corporation before maturity.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

If the market rate of interest is 10%, a $10,000, 12%, 10-year bond that pays interest semiannually would sell at an amount


A) less than face value.
B) equal to the face value.
C) greater than face value.
D) that cannot be determined.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Two companies are financed as follows: Two companies are financed as follows:    Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine for each company the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income taxes is $2,280,000 each. Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine for each company the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income taxes is $2,280,000 each.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

blured image_TB2085_00...

View Answer

A $500,000 bond issue on which there is an unamortized discount of $35,000 is redeemed for $475,000. Journalize the redemption of the bonds.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

blured image_TB2085_00...

View Answer

Showing 41 - 60 of 188

Related Exams

Show Answer