The Expected Average Rate of Return for a Proposed Investment

question 88

Multiple Choice

The expected average rate of return for a proposed investment of $900,000 in a fixed asset, with a useful life of five years, recognition is given to the effect of straight-line depreciation on the investment, no residual value, and an expected total net income of $360,000 for the 5 years, is:

• A) 18.5%.
• B) 40%.
• C) 12.5%.
• D) 16%.

Explain the concept of the bond indenture and its components.

Describe the accounting entries for bond issuance, interest payment, amortization of bond discount/premium, and bond redemption.

Understand the methods for amortization of bond discount and premium and their impact on interest expense.

Calculate the amount of cash received from bond issuance and the bond carrying amount over its life.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The charge applied by a lender to a borrower for the employment of assets, indicated as a portion of the principal.

Provincial Lottery

A government-regulated gambling competition operated at the provincial level, where players buy tickets for a chance to win prizes.

Time Value

The understanding that possessing money today has greater value than possessing the same amount in the future, attributed to its capacity to yield earnings.

Compound Interest Rate

The rate at which interest on a deposit or loan is calculated based on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.