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What is the primary role of the bondholder in a bond agreement?
What is the primary role of the bondholder in a bond agreement?
Which term refers to the amount that must be paid back to bondholders at maturity?
Which term refers to the amount that must be paid back to bondholders at maturity?
What is indicated by the coupon rate of a bond?
What is indicated by the coupon rate of a bond?
Which type of obligation do bonds payable represent?
Which type of obligation do bonds payable represent?
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How often are interest payments typically made on bonds?
How often are interest payments typically made on bonds?
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What is the maturity date of a bond?
What is the maturity date of a bond?
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What is typically included in the definitions of bonds payable?
What is typically included in the definitions of bonds payable?
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Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of a bond?
Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of a bond?
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What is the issue price of the bonds issued by UVW Corp. on January 2, 2020?
What is the issue price of the bonds issued by UVW Corp. on January 2, 2020?
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What is the market interest rate for the bonds issued by UVW Corp. on January 2, 2020?
What is the market interest rate for the bonds issued by UVW Corp. on January 2, 2020?
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How much is the interest payment made at the end of the first period?
How much is the interest payment made at the end of the first period?
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What is the calculated interest expense at the end of period one?
What is the calculated interest expense at the end of period one?
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What is the amount of amortization for the bond discount at the end of the first period?
What is the amount of amortization for the bond discount at the end of the first period?
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For the bonds issued at a premium, what is the issue price when the market interest rate is 4%?
For the bonds issued at a premium, what is the issue price when the market interest rate is 4%?
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What is the stated rate of the bonds issued by UVW Corp.?
What is the stated rate of the bonds issued by UVW Corp.?
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What financial impact do bonds issued at a discount have compared to bonds issued at par?
What financial impact do bonds issued at a discount have compared to bonds issued at par?
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What is the correct entry to record the first semiannual interest payment for bonds sold on July 15 by Manitoba Hydro?
What is the correct entry to record the first semiannual interest payment for bonds sold on July 15 by Manitoba Hydro?
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When bonds are issued at a discount, what is the relationship between the carrying value and the face value of the bonds?
When bonds are issued at a discount, what is the relationship between the carrying value and the face value of the bonds?
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What is the correct accounting treatment for a premium on bonds payable?
What is the correct accounting treatment for a premium on bonds payable?
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What method is used to allocate a bond discount or premium over the bond's life?
What method is used to allocate a bond discount or premium over the bond's life?
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If UVW Corporation issues bonds at 98%, what is the dollar amount of the discount on a $1 million bond issue?
If UVW Corporation issues bonds at 98%, what is the dollar amount of the discount on a $1 million bond issue?
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How much is the semiannual amortization of a $20,000 bond discount if there are 20 periods?
How much is the semiannual amortization of a $20,000 bond discount if there are 20 periods?
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What entry is made when UVW Corporation issues its 6%, 10-year bonds priced at 103.81?
What entry is made when UVW Corporation issues its 6%, 10-year bonds priced at 103.81?
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the amortization of bond premiums?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the amortization of bond premiums?
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What is a primary characteristic of an operating lease?
What is a primary characteristic of an operating lease?
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Which condition would classify a lease as a capital lease for the lessee?
Which condition would classify a lease as a capital lease for the lessee?
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How should lease commitments of an operating lease be reported in financial statements?
How should lease commitments of an operating lease be reported in financial statements?
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What is one characteristic that could indicate a lease is a capital lease from the lessor's perspective?
What is one characteristic that could indicate a lease is a capital lease from the lessor's perspective?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding capital leases?
Which of the following statements is true regarding capital leases?
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What is a financial implication for the lessee under an operating lease?
What is a financial implication for the lessee under an operating lease?
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When does a capital lease arise according to the conditions specified?
When does a capital lease arise according to the conditions specified?
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What differentiates capital leases from operating leases regarding financial reporting?
What differentiates capital leases from operating leases regarding financial reporting?
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What is included in the cost of the leased asset for the lessee?
What is included in the cost of the leased asset for the lessee?
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How is a capital lease recorded in the lessee's financial statements?
How is a capital lease recorded in the lessee's financial statements?
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What is the interest treatment for lease payments in a capital lease?
What is the interest treatment for lease payments in a capital lease?
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In the Sierra Wireless example, what is the total value of the building recorded in the capital lease?
In the Sierra Wireless example, what is the total value of the building recorded in the capital lease?
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What is the term of the lease for Sierra Wireless?
What is the term of the lease for Sierra Wireless?
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How often are lease payments made in the example of Sierra Wireless?
How often are lease payments made in the example of Sierra Wireless?
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What happens to the leased asset over the term of the capital lease?
What happens to the leased asset over the term of the capital lease?
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What type of accounting treatment does a capital lease involve for the lessee?
What type of accounting treatment does a capital lease involve for the lessee?
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Study Notes
Bonds Payable
- Bonds are formalized agreements between a borrower (issuer) and a lender (bondholder)
- The bondholder lends a set amount at a fixed interest rate for a fixed term (maturity date)
- Bonds Payable are a group of debt instruments issued to multiple lenders or bondholders
- Key elements of a bond include the:
- Principal value (face value, maturity value, par value) - the amount the borrower repays at maturity
- Maturity date - the date the principal is due
- Coupon rate - the interest rate paid to the bondholder, usually paid semi-annually
Types of Bonds
- Debentures - bonds backed solely by the general credit of the issuing company
- Mortgage bonds - bonds secured by a lien on specific assets of the issuer
- Convertible bonds - bonds that can be converted into shares of common stock of the issuing corporation
- Callable bonds - bonds that can be redeemed by the issuer before the maturity date
- Zero-coupon bonds - bonds issued at a discount that do not pay interest
- Income bonds - bonds that only pay interest when the issuer has sufficient income to pay its interest obligations
Issuing Bonds
- Bonds can be issued at par value (face value)
- Bonds can be issued at a discount - when the market interest rate is higher than the coupon rate
- Bonds can be issued at a premium - when the market interest rate is lower than the coupon rate
- When bonds are issued at a discount or premium, the difference is amortized (allocated) over the life of the bond
Amortizing Bond Discounts and Premiums
- Straight-line amortization - a method of spreading the discount or premium over the life of the bond evenly
- Effective-interest method - a method of amortizing the discount or premium based on the effective interest rate (market rate)
Accounting for Lease Liabilities
- Leases - agreements where an asset user (lessee) pays a property owner (lessor) for use of the asset
- Accountants classify leases into two categories:
- Operating leases - short-term or cancellable leases. Lessee has no continuing right to the asset. Lessor retains risks and rewards of ownership.
- Capital leases - leases that meet certain criteria and transfer ownership, or a significant portion of the risks and rewards, to the lessee.
Capital Leases
- Capital lease criteria for the lessee:
- The lessee is reasonably assured of ownership at the end of the lease term
- The lease term covers at least 75% of the asset's useful life
- The lessor will recover the original investment plus a return
- Capital lease criteria for the lessor:
- Same criteria as the lessee
- The credit risk is normal
- Unreimbursable costs can be estimated
- When a lease meets these criteria, it is a capital lease
- The lessee records the leased asset at the present value of the lease liability
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- IFRS requires companies to classify leases as either operating leases or finance leases
- IFRS uses a similar definition of a finance lease to the capital lease under U.S. GAAP
Key Points
- Bonds payable are a significant source of long-term financing for companies
- Understanding bond issuance, pricing, and amortization is crucial for financial statement analysis
- Leases are another important source of financing, and their classification can impact financial reporting
- IFRS has harmonized some of the accounting rules for long-term liabilities, but differences still exist
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of bonds payable, including key elements such as principal value, maturity date, and coupon rate. Learn about different types of bonds such as debentures, mortgage bonds, and convertible bonds. Test your knowledge and understanding of these essential financial instruments.