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Samiksha Ambawat
on Nov 15, 2024
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A bond issue of $500,000 sold at 107 has a bond discount of $35,000.
Bond Issue
A bond issue refers to the process by which a corporation or government raises funds by issuing bonds to investors, which are debt securities promising to repay the principal along with interest.
Bond Discount
The difference between the bond's face value and its selling price when the bond is sold for less than its face value.
- Comprehend how the issuance of bonds at a discount, premium, or par value affects the cost of interest and the subsequent payments.
- Discern how amortization methods affect both the interest expense on bonds and their carrying value.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how the issuance of bonds at a discount, premium, or par value affects the cost of interest and the subsequent payments.
- Discern how amortization methods affect both the interest expense on bonds and their carrying value.