Question

On January 1, 2020, Mirada, Inc. issued five year bonds with a face value of $100,000 and an annual stated rate of 8%. Interest payments are made annually on December 31st. The bonds were issued for $108,425, when the market rate of interest was 6%. What is Mirada's book value of bonds payable, after the first interest payment (i.e., the balance on December 31, 2020)

Answer 1

Answer:

Book Value of bond = $106,931

Explanation:

Given:

Face value of bond = $100,000

Issue price = $108,425

Computation:

Interest payment = $100,000 x 8%

Interest payment = $8,000

Interest expense = $108,425 x 6%

Interest expense = $6,505.50

Amortization of premium = $8,000 - $6,505.50

Amortization of premium = $1,494.50

Book Value of bond = $108,425 - $1,494.50

Book Value of bond = $106,931