Question

Santa Corporation issued a bond on January 1 of this year with a face value of $1,000. The bond's coupon rate is 6 percent and interest is paid once a year on December 31. The bond matures in three years. The annual market rate of interest was 8 percent at the time the bond was sold. The following amortization schedule pertains to the bond issued: Cash Paid Interest Expense Amortization Balance January 1, Year 1 $948 December 31, Year 1 $60 $76 $16 964 December 31, Year 2 60 77 17 981 December 31, Year 3 60 79 19 1,000 Required: 1. What was the bond's issue price

Answer 1

Total of amortisation for 3 years = 16+17+19 = 52

Bonds issue price = 1000 - 52 = $948

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