Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: How is the present value of a non-interest-bearing

How is the present value of a non-interest-bearing note computed?

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Q: On June 30, 2014, Mischa Auer Company issued $4

On June 30, 2014, Mischa Auer Company issued $4,000,000 face value of 13%, 20-year bonds at $4,300,920, a yield of 12%. Auer uses the effective-interest method to amortize bond premium or discount....

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Q: Presented below are two independent situations. (a) On

Presented below are two independent situations. (a) On January 1, 2014, Robin Wright Inc. purchased land that had an assessed value of $350,000 at the time of purchase. A $550,000, zero-interest-beari...

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Q: Shlee Corporation issued a 4-year, $60,000

Shlee Corporation issued a 4-year, $60,000, zero-interest-bearing note to Garcia Company on January 1, 2014, and received cash of $60,000. In addition, Shlee agreed to sell merchandise to Garcia at an...

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Q: Shonen Knife Corporation has elected to use the fair value option for

Shonen Knife Corporation has elected to use the fair value option for one of its notes payable. Thenote was issued at an effective rate of 11% and has a carrying value of $16,000. At year-end, Shone...

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Q: Why would a company wish to reduce its bond indebtedness before its

Why would a company wish to reduce its bond indebtedness before its bonds reach maturity? Indicate how this can be done and the correct accounting treatment for such a transaction.

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Q: Presented below are various account balances of K.D. Lang

Presented below are various account balances of K.D. Lang Inc. (a) Unamortized premium on bonds payable, of which $3,000 will be amortized during the next year. (b) Bank loans payable of a winery,...

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Q: The following items are found in the financial statements.(

The following items are found in the financial statements. (a) Discount on bonds payable. (b) Interest expense (credit balance). (c) Unamortized bond issue costs. (d) Gain on repurchase of debt....

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Q: Presented below are two independent situations.1. On January

Presented below are two independent situations. 1. On January 1, 2014, Simon Company issued $200,000 of 9%, 10-year bonds at par. Interest is payable quarterly on April 1, July 1, October 1, and Ja...

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Q: The Dotson Company, owner of Bleacher Mall, charges Rich Clothing

The Dotson Company, owner of Bleacher Mall, charges Rich Clothing Store a rental fee of $600 per month plus 5% of yearly profits over $500,000. Matt Rich, the owner of the store, directs his account...

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