Chapter 12: Q6RQ (page 654)
When does a discount on bonds payable occur?
Discount on the bonds payable when issued less than their face value.
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Why would a company choose to issue bonds instead of issuing stock?
Preparing an amortization schedule and recording mortgages payable
entries
Kellerman Company purchased a building and land with a fair market value of
\(550,000 (building, \)425,000, and land, \(125,000) on January 1, 2018. Kellerman
signed a 20-year, 6% mortgage payable. Kellerman will make monthly payments of
\)3,940.37. Round to two decimal places. Explanations are not required for journal
entries.
Requirements
1. Journalize the mortgage payable issuance on January 1, 2018.
2. Prepare an amortization schedule for the first two payments.
3. Journalize the first payment on January 31, 2018.
4. Journalize the second payment on February 28, 2018.
Raffie’s Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides aid to victims of domestic violence,low-income families, and special-needs children, has a 30-year, 5% mortgageon the existing building. The mortgage requires monthly payments of \(3,000. Raffie’sbookkeeper is preparing financial statements for the board and, in doing so, lists themortgage balance of \)287,000 under current liabilities because the board hopes to beable to pay the mortgage off in full next year. Of the mortgage principal, $20,000 willbe paid next year if Raffie’s pays according to the mortgage agreement. The boardmembers call you, their trusted CPA, to advise them on how Raffie’s Kids shouldreport the mortgage on its balance sheet. What is the ethical issue? Provide and discussthe reason for your recommendation.
Determining the present value of bonds payable and journalizing using the effective-interest amortization method
Sleep Well, Inc. is authorized to issue 9%, 10-year bonds payable. On January 1, 2018, when the market interest rate is 10%, the company issues $500,000 of the bonds. The bonds pay interest semiannually.
Requirements
1. How much cash did the company receive upon issuance of the bonds payable? (Round to the nearest dollar.)
2. Prepare an amortization table for the bond using the effective-interest method, through the first two interest payments. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
3. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2018, and the first and second payment of the semiannual interest amount and amortization of the bonds on June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Explanations are not required.
Using the effective-interest amortization method
On December 31, 2018, when the market interest rate is 6%, Benson Realty issues
\(700,000 of 6.25%, 10-year bonds payable. The bonds pay interest semiannually. Benson
Realty received \)713,234 in cash at issuance.
Requirements
1. Prepare an amortization table using the effective interest amortization method for
the first two semiannual interest periods. (Round to the nearest dollar.)
2. Using the amortization table prepared in Requirement 1, journalize issuance of the
bonds and the first two interest payments.
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