In: Accounting
The carrying (book) value of a bond payable is the par value of the bonds plus any discount or minus any premium.
True or False
Answer
In case of Discount---
Bonds Payable [Face Value = Par Value] |
$ 1,000,000.00 |
Less: Discounts on Bonds Payable |
$ 20,000.00 |
Carrying Value of Bonds Payable |
$ 980,000.00 |
In case of Premium—
Bonds Payable [Face Value = Par Value] |
$ 1,000,000.00 |
Add: Premium on Bonds Payable |
$ 20,000.00 |
Carrying Value of Bonds Payable |
$ 1,020,000.00 |