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Distributors sells snack and candy to local stores. On March 1, 2010, Borges issued $4,000,000 of 5-year, 13% bonds at an effective interest rate of 11%. Interest is payable semiannually on March 1 and September 1. Journalize the entries to record the following:
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The Issue price of the Bond
· The Price of the Bond is the Present Value of the Coupon Payments plus the Present Value of the Face Value/Par Value.
· The Price of the Bond is normally calculated either by using EXCEL Functions or by using Financial Calculator.
· Here, the calculation of the Bond Price using financial calculator is as follows
Variable |
Financial Calculator Key |
Figure |
Par Value/Face Value of the Bond [$4,000,000] |
FV |
4,000,000 |
Coupon Amount [$4,000,000 x 13% x ½] |
PMT |
260,000 |
Market Interest Rate or Yield to maturity on the Bond [11.00% x ½] |
1/Y |
5.50 |
Maturity Period/Time to Maturity [5 Years x 2] |
N |
10 |
Bond Price/Current market price of the Bond |
PV |
? |
Price of the Bond (PV) = $4,301,505
Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit |
March 1 | Cash | 4301505 | |
To premium on bond payable | 301505 | ||
To bond payable | 4000000 | ||
Sep 1 | Interest expense (260000-30151) | 229849 | |
Premium on bond payable (301505/10) | 30151 | ||
To cash (4000000*13%*1/2) | 260000 |