Question

On January 1, Year 1, Weller Company issued bonds with a $260,000 face value, a stated rate of interest of 10.00%, and a 10-year term to maturity. Weller uses the effective interest method to amortize bond discounts and premiums. The market rate of interest on the date of issuance was 8.00%. Interest is paid annually on December 31. Assuming Weller issued the bonds for $280,640, what is the carrying value of the bonds on the December 31, Year 3?

Answer 1

Answer:

The carrying value of the loan in year 3 is $269,119.18

Explanation:

The carrying of the bond in year 3 comprises the loan opening book value in year 3 plus interest calculated on the opening balance using the yield to maturity less the  coupon payment calculated as a percentage of face value as computed in the attached excel file.

You would notice that the carrying values in years 1, 2 and 3 are $277,091.20,$273,258.50  and $269,119.18

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