In: Accounting
On January 1, 2019, Drennen Inc. issued $4.6 million face amount of 8-year, 14% stated rate bonds when market interest rates were 12%. The bonds pay semiannual interest each June 30 and December 31 and mature on December 31, 2026. Table 6-4, Table 6-5 (Use appropriate factor from the table provided.)
Required:
a. Calculate the proceeds (issue price) of Drennen Inc.'s
bonds on January 1, 2019, assuming that the bonds were sold to
provide a market rate of return to the investor.