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The amortization of a premium on bonds payable decreases bond interest expense.

A) True
B) False

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A bond indenture is


A) a contract between the corporation issuing the bonds and the underwriters selling the bonds
B) the amount due at the maturity date of the bonds
C) a contract between the corporation issuing the bonds and the bondholders
D) the amount for which the corporation can buy back the bonds prior to the maturity date

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The Freeman Corporation issues 2,000, 10-year, 8%, $1,000 bonds dated January 1 at 96. The journal entry to record the issuance will show a


A) debit to Cash of $2,000,000
B) credit to Discount on Bonds Payable for $80,000
C) credit to Bonds Payable for $1,920,000
D) debit to Cash for $1,920,000

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following: Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:   Based on the data presented above, what is the times interest earned ratio? (Round to two decimal places.)  A) 5.00 B) 5.44 C) 4.00 D) 4.33 Based on the data presented above, what is the times interest earned ratio? (Round to two decimal places.)


A) 5.00
B) 5.44
C) 4.00
D) 4.33

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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If the straight-line method of amortization of bond premium or discount is used, which of the following statements is true?


A) Annual interest expense will increase over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond premium.
B) Annual interest expense will remain the same over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount.
C) Annual interest expense will decrease over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount.
D) Annual interest expense will increase over the life of the bonds with the amortization of bond discount.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The interest rate specified in the bond indenture is called the


A) discount rate
B) contract rate
C) market rate
D) effective rate

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Bondholder claims on the assets of the corporation rank ahead of stockholders.

A) True
B) False

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Luke Corp. issued $2,000,000 of 20-year, 9% callable bonds on July 1, Year 1, with interest payable on June 30 and December 31. The fiscal year of the company is the calendar year. Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions: Year 1 July 1 Issued the bonds for cash at their face amount.Dec. 31 Paid the interest on the bonds.Year 5 Dec. 31 Called the bond issue at 97, the rate provided in the bond indenture. (Omit entry for payment of interest.)

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Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following: Balance sheet and income statement data indicate the following:   Based on the data presented above, what is the times interest earned ratio? (Round to two decimal places.)  A) 5.72 B) 6.83 C) 4.72 D) 4.83 Based on the data presented above, what is the times interest earned ratio? (Round to two decimal places.)


A) 5.72
B) 6.83
C) 4.72
D) 4.83

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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If the straight-line method of amortization is used, the amount of unamortized premium on bonds payable will decrease as the bonds approach maturity.

A) True
B) False

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The higher the times interest earned ratio, the better the creditors' protection.

A) True
B) False

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Using the table, calculate the present value of an annuity of $50,0000 to be received at the end of each of five years at 6 percent interest? Present value of an annuity of $1 at compound interest: Using the table, calculate the present value of an annuity of $50,0000 to be received at the end of each of five years at 6 percent interest? Present value of an annuity of $1 at compound interest:

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There are two methods of amortizing a bond discount or premium: the straight-line method and the double-declining-balance method.

A) True
B) False

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A $375,000 bond issue on which there is an unamortized discount of $40,000 is redeemed for $320,000. Journalize the redemption of the bonds.

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Basil Corporation issues for cash $1,000,000 of 8%, 10-year bonds, interest payable annually, at a time when the market rate of interest is 7%. The straight-line method is adopted for the amortization of bond discount or premium. Which of the following statements is true?


A) The carrying amount increases from its amount at issuance date to $1,000,000 at maturity.
B) The carrying amount decreases from its amount at issuance date to $1,000,000 at maturity.
C) The amount of annual interest paid to bondholders increases over the 10-year life of the bonds.
D) The amount of annual interest expense decreases as the bonds approach maturity.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The Designer Company issued 10-year bonds on January 1. The 6% bonds have a face value of $800,000 and pay interest every January 1 and July 1. The bonds were sold for $690,960 based on the market interest rate of 8%. Designer uses the effective interest method to amortize bond discounts and premiums. On July 1 of the first year, Designer should record interest expense (round to the nearest dollar) of


A) $27,638
B) $24,000
C) $48,000
D) $55,277

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Bonds with a face amount of $1,000,000 are sold at 106. The journal entry to record the issuance is Bonds with a face amount of $1,000,000 are sold at 106. The journal entry to record the issuance is

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Selling the bonds at a premium has the effect of


A) raising the effective interest rate above the stated interest rate
B) attracting investors that are willing to pay a lower rate of interest than on similar bonds
C) causing the interest expense to be higher than the bond interest paid
D) causing the interest expense to be lower than the bond interest paid

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The interest expense recorded on an interest payment date is increased


A) only if the market rate of interest is less than the stated rate of interest on that date
B) by the amortization of premium on bonds payable
C) by the amortization of discount on bonds payable
D) only if the bonds were sold at face value

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Use the following tables to calculate the present value of a $25,000, 7%, 5-year bond that pays $1,750 ($25,000 × 7%) interest annually, if the market rate of interest is 7% Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest Use the following tables to calculate the present value of a $25,000, 7%, 5-year bond that pays $1,750 ($25,000 × 7%) interest annually, if the market rate of interest is 7% Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest   Present Value of Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest  Present Value of Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest Use the following tables to calculate the present value of a $25,000, 7%, 5-year bond that pays $1,750 ($25,000 × 7%) interest annually, if the market rate of interest is 7% Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest   Present Value of Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest

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