Use of Future Amount Tables
A company sells land in exchange for a long-term note bearing an
unrealistically low interest rate, but the accountant records the transaction at
the face amount of the note. Student is asked to discount the note at a
realistic rate of interest, record the transaction properly, and explain the
effects of the accountant’s error upon the company‘s net income.
Entries to record a capital lease of equipment in the accounting records of
both the lessor and the lessee. Emphasizes allocation of monthly payments
between interest and principal. Also, computation of carrying value of
leased equipment and lease payment obligation.
Determine the present value of an installment note payable that includes an
interest charge in the face amount. Prepare journal entries to record issuance
of the note and the first monthly payment, using the effective interest method
to determine interest expense.
Short exercises in the use of present value tables to determine the present
value of future amounts, annuities, and annuities with a “balloon” payment.
Custom Truck Builders and Interstate Van Lines
Short exercises in the use of future amount tables to determine the
future amounts of initial investments, annuities, and a combination of
an initial investment and an annuity.
Use of future value tables to determine the amount of the annual payment for
a sinking fund. The student also is required to prepare a journal entry to
redeem the related bonds.
Use of Present Value Tables
Use present value techniques to compute the issuance price of bonds
that sell at a market interest rate above the contract rate. Also, prepare
a journal entry to record issuance of the bonds.
FUTURE AMOUNTS AND PRESENT VALUES
Below are brief descriptions of each problem. These descriptions are accompanied by the estimated time
(in minutes) required for completion and by difficulty rating. The time estimates assume use of the
partially filled-in working papers.