Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118128168
ISBN 13: 978-1-11812-816-9

Chapter 10 - Reporting and Analyzing Liabilities - Questions - Page 541: 13

Answer

In the given case the issue price is 104,000 dollars against the face value of 100,000 dollars, which more than face value. The bond has been issued at a premium. This shows the contractual rate of interest is higher than the market rate of interest.

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In the given case the issue price is 104,000 dollars against the face value of 100,000 dollars, which more than face value. The bond has been issued at a premium. This shows the contractual rate of interest is higher than the market rate of interest.
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