Question 1

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $$\begin{array} { l c c } 
& \underline { \mathbf { 1 0 } \% } & \underline { \mathbf { 9 \% } } \
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$$
The bond carrying value at the end of Year 1 is

Accepted Answer

The bond carrying value is calculated using the effective interest rate method. The initial carrying value is the present value of the bond's cash flows at the effective yield of 9%. The interest expense for the first year is calculated as 9% of the initial carrying value, and the cash interest payment is 10% of the face value. The difference is added to the carrying value. The correct carrying value at the end of Year 1 is $5,161,978.

Question 2

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $\begin{array}{lll}&10\%&9\%\
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$
The bond carrying value at the end of Year 2 is

Accepted Answer

The bond carrying value at the end of Year 2 is calculated by finding the present value of the remaining cash flows (interest and principal) using the effective yield rate (9%). The bond pays 10% interest annually on a $5,000,000 principal, which is $500,000 per year. For the remaining 3 years (Years 3, 4, and 5), the present value of these interest payments and the principal repayment at the end of Year 5 are calculated using the 9% present value factors.Interest payments PV = $500,000 * (0.77218 + 0.70843 + 0.64993) = $1,065,270Principal repayment PV = $5,000,000 * 0.64993 = $3,249,650Total carrying value at the end of Year 2 = $1,065,270 + $3,249,650 = $4,314,920However, this calculation does not match any of the provided options directly, indicating a misunderstanding in the calculation process or a mistake in the interpretation of the question. Given the options and the methodology typically used for such calculations, the correct answer would involve calculating the bond's carrying value considering the effective interest method or another appropriate financial concept. Without recalculating with the correct approach or having the exact calculations that lead to the provided options, it's challenging to directly match the calculation to the correct option.Given the context and typical bond amortization calculations, the correct answer is expected to reflect the bond's carrying value after accounting for interest payments and amortization up to the end of Year 2, using the effective interest rate for discounting. However, without the precise calculation steps that align with the options, the provided calculation does not accurately determine the correct option based on standard financial principles.

Question 3

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $$\begin{array} { l c c } 
& \underline { \mathbf { 1 0 } \% } & \underline { \mathbf { 9 \% } } \
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$$
The bonds will sell for

Accepted Answer

To determine the selling price of the bonds, we calculate the present value of the bond's cash flows (interest payments and principal repayment) using the effective yield rate of 9% as the discount rate. The bond pays annual interest of 10% on the face value of $5,000,000, which equals $500,000 per year for 5 years, and repays the principal of $5,000,000 at the end of year 5.The present value of the interest payments (an annuity) is calculated using the present value of an annuity formula, which in this case involves summing the present value factors for the 9% column for years 1 through 5 and multiplying by the annual interest payment:$$PV_{interest} = $500,000 \times (0.91743 + 0.84168 + 0.77218 + 0.70843 + 0.64993) = $500,000 \times 3.88965 = $1,944,825$$The present value of the principal repayment is calculated by multiplying the face value by the present value factor for a single sum for year 5 at 9%:$$PV_{principal} = $5,000,000 \times 0.64993 = $3,249,650$$Adding these two present values together gives the selling price of the bonds:$$Selling\ Price = PV_{interest} + PV_{principal} = $1,944,825 + $3,249,650 = $5,194,475$$

Question 4

When market rates of interest decrease,the use of floating-rate debt benefits

Accepted Answer

When market rates of interest decrease, the use of floating-rate debt benefits issuing companies as they will have to pay less interest on their outstanding debt. Investors who hold the floating-rate debt will earn less interest income, so they are not the ones who benefit from the decrease in interest rates. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 5

Dot Company issued $200,000 of bonds on January 1,2014 with interest payable each year.The bonds had a stated rate of 8%.The bonds were set up as floating-rate debt with the rated pegged to LIBOR plus 3%.Which of the following will be the interest expense for year 1 if LIBOR is 5%?

Accepted Answer

5% + 3% = 8% × $200,000 = $16,000

Question 6

Which of the following statements with respect to floating-rate debt is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

If the market rate of interest decreases, the issuing company benefits from lower interest payments, but investors do not benefit as they receive lower interest income.

Question 7

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $$\begin{array} { l c c } 
& \underline { \mathbf { 1 0 } \% } & \underline { \mathbf { 9 \% } } \
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$$
The bond interest expense for Year 1 is

Accepted Answer

The bond interest expense for Year 1 is calculated using the effective interest rate method. This involves multiplying the carrying amount of the bonds at the beginning of the period by the effective interest rate. Since the bonds were issued at a premium (effective yield of 9% vs. coupon rate of 10%), the carrying amount initially is more than the face value. However, without the exact issue price, we can estimate the first year's interest expense by calculating the interest on the face value at the effective rate. $$ \$5,000,000 \times 9\% = \$450,000 $$However, none of the provided options match this calculation directly, suggesting a need for a more detailed calculation that includes the premium at which the bonds were sold. The correct calculation involves determining the present value of the bond's cash flows (interest and principal) at the effective interest rate (9%) and then applying the effective interest rate to this amount to find the interest expense. The initial step is missing in the provided information, making a direct calculation impossible with the given data. The correct answer, based on the options provided and typical bond accounting principles, would involve recognizing that the actual calculation deviates from the simple interest calculation and involves more complex factors, including the bond's issuance price and amortization of premium or discount. Given the options and without the exact issuance price, the selection is based on understanding that the interest expense is calculated using the effective rate on the carrying amount, which is not directly provided.

Question 8

Hooker Company sells $200,000 of ten-year,8% bonds to yield 10% on January 1,2014.The bonds pay interest annually on December 31.The bonds were sold at a discount of $24,578.The amount of bond interest expense for 2015 is

Accepted Answer

To calculate bond interest expense, we need to find the interest payment for the year and the amortization of the discount.

Interest payment for the year = face value of the bond x coupon rate = $200,000 x 8% = $16,000

Amortization of discount = Discount on bond / Number of years to maturity = $24,578 / 10 = $2,458

Bond interest expense for 2015 = Interest payment for the year + Amortization of discount = $16,000 + $2,458 = $17,696

Therefore, the answer is B) $17,696.

Question 9

The market value of floating-rate debt of $200,000 will

Accepted Answer

The market value of floating-rate debt remains relatively stable or unchanged with changes in interest rates because the interest payments adjust to reflect current market rates, thus mitigating the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the debt's market value.

Question 10

Dot Company issued $200,000 of bonds on January 1,2014 with interest payable each year.The bonds had a stated rate of 8%.The bonds were set up as floating-rate debt with the rated pegged to LIBOR plus 3%.Interest expense for year one if LIBOR is 7% will be which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

7% + 3% = 10% × $200,000 = $20,000

Question 11

On January 1,2014 when the effective interest rate was 14%,a company issued bonds with a maturity value of $1,000,000.The stated rate of interest is 12%,the bonds pay interest semi-annually and sold for $893,640.The amount of bond discount amortized on July 1,2014 is approximately

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the annual interest payment using the stated rate of 12% and the maturity value of $1,000,000:

Annual interest payment = 0.12 x $1,000,000 = $120,000

Since the bonds pay interest semi-annually, the semi-annual interest payment is:

Semi-annual interest payment = $120,000 / 2 = $60,000

Next, we need to calculate the bond discount:

Bond discount = $1,000,000 - $893,640 = $106,360

We can now use the effective interest rate of 14% to amortize the bond discount for the first semi-annual interest payment period:

Amortization of bond discount = $106,360 x 0.5 x (0.14 / 2) = $2,555

Therefore, the amount of bond discount amortized on July 1, 2014 is approximately $2,555, which corresponds to choice B.

Question 12

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $\begin{array}{lll}& \underline { \mathbf { 1 0 } \% } & \underline { \mathbf { 9 \% } } \
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$
The amount of bond premium amortization for Year 2 is

Accepted Answer

To calculate the bond premium amortization for Year 2, we first need to determine the initial premium on the bonds. The bonds were issued at an effective yield of 9%, not the stated rate of 10%. To find the issue price, we calculate the present value of the bond's cash flows (interest payments and principal repayment) using the 9% factors.1. Interest payments: The annual interest payment is 10% of $5,000,000, which equals $500,000. The present value of these payments over 5 years at 9% is calculated as:$$ $500,000 \times (0.91743 + 0.84168 + 0.77218 + 0.70843 + 0.64993) = $500,000 \times 3.88965 = $1,944,825 $$2. Principal repayment: The present value of the $5,000,000 principal repayment at the end of 5 years at 9% is:$$ $5,000,000 \times 0.64993 = $3,249,650 $$3. Issue price of the bonds: The sum of the present value of interest payments and principal repayment is:$$ $1,944,825 + $3,249,650 = $5,194,475 $$The bonds were issued at a premium because the issue price ($5,194,475) is greater than the face value ($5,000,000). The total premium is:$$ $5,194,475 - $5,000,000 = $194,475 $$To find the premium amortization for Year 2, we need to calculate the interest expense based on the effective interest rate (9%) and then subtract the actual cash interest paid based on the bond's coupon rate (10%).At the beginning of Year 2, the carrying amount of the bonds is the issue price minus the premium amortized in Year 1. However, without the premium amortization for Year 1, we cannot directly calculate the carrying amount at the beginning of Year 2. Instead, we focus on the general approach to find the Year 2 amortization, which involves calculating the interest expense at the effective rate and comparing it to the actual interest paid.Since the specific Year 1 amortization and carrying amount at the beginning of Year 2 are not provided, we cannot directly calculate the Year 2 amortization without making assumptions about Year 1. Therefore, the correct answer involves understanding the process rather than calculating a specific number without the Year 1 amortization amount. Given the choices provided and the need for specific Year 1 information to accurately calculate Year 2 amortization, the explanation focuses on the methodology rather than a direct calculation. The correct choice, based on understanding the process, is to recognize the need for Year 1 data to proceed.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Amortization of discount on bonds payable increases the carrying value of the bond over time, as the discount is gradually added to the bond's book value until it reaches its face value at maturity.

Question 14

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $$\begin{array} { l c c } 
& \underline { \mathbf { 1 0 } \% } & \underline { \mathbf { 9 \% } } \
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$$
The amount of cash interest paid in Year 1 on the bonds is

Accepted Answer

The cash interest paid in Year 1 on the bonds is calculated as the face value of the bonds ($5,000,000) multiplied by the stated interest rate (10%). Therefore, the cash interest paid is $5,000,000 * 10% = $500,000.

Question 15

Floating-rate debt is the most common method for lenders to protect themselves from losses that arise as a result of

Accepted Answer

Floating-rate debt adjusts the interest rate based on changes in the market interest rate, thus protecting lenders from losses when market rates rise.

Question 16

When a bond is sold at a discount the effective interest rate is

Accepted Answer

When a bond is sold at a discount, the effective interest rate (yield to maturity) is above the stated rate because the investor pays less than the face value of the bond but receives the full face value at maturity, in addition to the stated interest payments.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding amortization when using the effective interest method (basis)?

Accepted Answer

Amortization of both premium and discount on bonds payable decreases in later years relative to earlier years of a bond's life when using the effective interest method. This is due to the fact that the effective interest rate applied to the bond decreases as the bond approaches maturity, leading to lower amounts of amortization of both premium and discount over time. Statement A is correct because the amortization of bond discount is higher in later years due to the increasing carrying value of the bond. Statement B is also correct because the amortization of bond premium is higher in later years due to the decreasing carrying value of the bond. Statement D is also correct because the amortization of bond discount leads to an increase in interest expense and an increase in the bond's carrying value.

Question 18

When a bond is sold at a premium the

Accepted Answer

When a bond is sold at a premium, it means the bond's selling price is higher than its face value. This occurs because the bond's stated interest rate is higher than the market interest rate. As a result, the effective interest rate, which is the actual rate earned by the bondholder, is less than the stated rate. This is because the bondholder pays more for the bond upfront but still receives the same nominal interest payments, effectively reducing the yield.

Question 19

The Ness Company sells $5,000,000 of five-year,10% bonds at the start of the year.The bonds have an effective yield of 9%.Present value factors are below: $\begin{array}{lll}&10\%&9\%\
\text { PV \$1 factor 1 year } & 0.90909 & 0.91743 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 2 years } & 0.82645 & 0.84168 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 3 years } & 0.75131 & 0.77218 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 4 years } & 0.68301 & 0.70843 \
\text { PV \$1 factor 5 years } & 0.62092 & 0.64993
\end{array}$
The amount of bond interest expense for Year 2 is

Accepted Answer

Interest expense is calculated using the effective interest rate method. The carrying amount of the bonds at the beginning of Year 2 is multiplied by the effective yield (9%). The carrying amount at the beginning of Year 2 is not directly given, but it can be inferred from the context that it is more than the face value because the bonds were sold at a yield lower than the coupon rate, indicating a premium. The exact carrying amount calculation involves detailed steps not provided in the question, but the correct interest expense aligns with the effective yield approach, which is typically higher than the coupon payment in such scenarios.

Question 20

A bond with a maturity value of $700,000 was initially issued for $715,000.The bond has a ten-year life and a stated interest rate of 10%.The total interest expense over the life of the bond is

Accepted Answer

Cash interest payments of $700,000 ($700,000 × 10% × 10 years)minus $15,000 (the bond premium).

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