XYZ Corporation Enters into a 6-Year Interest Rate Swap with a Swap

question 94

Multiple Choice

XYZ Corporation enters into a 6-year interest rate swap with a swap bank in which it agrees to pay the swap bank a fixed-rate of 9 percent annually on a notional amount of SFr10,000,000 and receive LIBOR - ½ percent. As of the third reset date (i.e. mid-way through the 6 year agreement) , calculate the price of the swap, assuming that the fixed-rate at which XYZ can borrow has increased to 10%.

• A)SFr248,685
• B)SFr900,000
• C)SFr2,700,000
• D)SFr7,300,000

Comprehend the exceptions to the imputed interest rules and their applications.

Distinguish between taxable income elements and tax-exempt income.

Analyze the tax treatment of original issue discount instruments and savings bonds.

Understand the requirements and tax implications of recognizing income and the impact of tax-exempt forms of income.

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