Chapter 14: Long-Term Liabilities: Bonds and Notes
158.
Glover Corporation issued $2,000,000 of 7.5%, 6-year bonds dated March 1, with semiannual interest payments on
September 1 and March 1. The bonds were issued on March 1, at 97. Glover’s yearend is December 31.
a)
Were the bonds issued at a premium, a discount, or at par?
b)
Was the market rate of interest higher, lower, or the same as the contract rate of interest?
c)
If the company uses the straight-line method of amortization, what is the amount of interest expense
Glover
Corporation will show for the year ended December 31?
d)
What is the carrying value of the bonds on December 31?
159.
On January 1, Yeargan Company obtained a $125,000, 7-year 5% installment note from Farmers Bank. The note
requires annual payments of $21,602, with the first payment occurring on the last day of the fiscal year. The first
payment consists of $6,250 interest and principal repayment of $15,352.
Requirement:
(1)
Journalize the following entries:
a.
Issued the installment notes for cash on January 1.
b.
Paid the first annual payment on the note.