Question

Most Solutions, Inc., issued 12% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $420 million on January 1, 2021. The bonds mature in 2031 (10 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity the market yield is 14%. Interest expense is recorded at the effective interest rate. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Most recorded the sale as follows:

January 1, 2021
Cash (price) 375,505,452
Discount on bonds (difference) 44,494,548
Bonds payable (face amount) 420,000,000
Required:
What would be the amount(s) related to the bonds that Most would report in its statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021? (List any cash outflow with a minus sign. Enter your answers in whole dollars.)

Answer 1

Most Solutions, Inc.

Amounts related to the bonds that Most would report in its statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021:

Operating activities:

Interest payments -$50.4 million

Financing activities:

Bonds issue $375,505,452

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

January 1, 2021:

Face value of bonds issued = $420 million

Maturity period of bonds = 10 years (2031)

Coupon interest rate = 12%

Market yield = 14%

Payment of interest expense = semiannually (June 30 and December 31)

Debit Cash (price) 375,505,452

Debit Discount on bonds (difference) 44,494,548

Credit Bonds payable (face amount) 420,000,000

To record the bonds proceeds and discount.

Cash payments for Bonds Interests:

June 30 $25.2 million

December 31 $25.2 million