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question 12

Multiple Choice

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Luther Industries needs to raise $25 million to fund a new office complex.The company plans on issuing ten-year bonds with a face value of $1000 and a coupon rate of 7.0% (annual payments) .The following table summarizes the YTM for similar ten-year corporate bonds of various credit ratings:
-Suppose that when these bonds were issued,Luther received a price of $972.42 for each bond.What is the likely rating that Luther's bonds received?

• A)AA
• B)BBB
• C)B

Recognize the accounting treatment for callable bonds and their repurchase.

Comprehend the calculation of cash proceeds from bond issues.

Understand the concepts of bond issuance and the effects of market interest rates on bond pricing.

Identify and calculate gains or losses on bond redemption.

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