Reference no: EM132588680
Question 1) On January 1, 2020 ABC Company issued a $1,500,000 bond with a 5-year term and interest payable at a stated rate of 4%. Interest is payable quarterly at the end of each period. (March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31)
Required: 1. What is the current value of the bond if the market rate of interest is 6%?
2. Prepare the bond amortization schedule.
3. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond issue on January 1, 2020 along with the interest payment made on December 31, 2020.
Using the same information except that the interest is payable semi-annually on June 30 and December and
1. What is the current value of the bond if the market rate of interest is 2%?
2. Prepare the bond amortization schedule.
3. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond issue on January 1, 2020 along with the interest payment made on December 31, 2020.
Question 2) On July 1, 2020, XYZ Corporation issued a $1,500,000 bond with a 5 year term and interest payable at the stated rate of 4%. Interest is payable annually at the beginning of each period. (January 1 and July 1)
Required:
1. What is the current value of the bond if the market rate of interest is 6%?
2. Prepare the bond amortization schedule.
3. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond issue on July 1, 2020, the first interest payment on July 2020 and the interest payment on July 1, 2021.
Using the same information except that:
1. What is the current value of the bond if the market rate of interest is 2%?
2. Prepare the bond amortization schedule.
3. Prepare the journal entry to record the bond issue on July 1, 2020, the first interest payment on July 2020 and the interest payment on July 1, 2021.