A Company Issues 9% Bonds with a Par Value of $100,000

question 179

Multiple Choice

A company issues 9% bonds with a par value of $100,000 at par on April 1.The bonds pay interest semi-annually on January 1 and July 1.The cash paid on July 1 to the bond holder(s) is:

• A)$1,500.
• B)$3,000.
• C)$4,500.
• D)$6,000.
• E)$7,500.

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Definitions:

Incidental Expenses

Minor or secondary expenses that occur during the process of conducting business or performing a service.

Personal Property

Property that includes movable items such as furniture, cars, and investments, as opposed to real estate.

200% Declining-Balance Rate

A method of accelerated depreciation allowing for a double rate of depreciation on assets, compared to the straight-line method.

MACRS

The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System, a method of depreciation for tax purposes that allows faster write-offs on property.