Chapter 14- Bonds Flashcards
what is a bond
written promise to pay par value and interest
par value
(face value)- amount paid at maturity
interest
annual simple contract rate nominal rate coupon rate -paid semiannually, annually, or quarterly. I=PRT
advantages of bonds
- doesnt effect share holders equity
- increase return on equity
- interest is tax deductible
disadvantages of bonds
- require payment of interest and par value at maturity
- decrease return on equity
types of bonds
secured unsecured term serial registered bearer convertible callable redeemable
issuing bonds
- sold to underwriter who sells to public/ investors
- must be approved by board of directors and shareholers
bond indenture
legal document that identifies rights and obligations of bond and bondholders
Pricing of bonds
fair value uses market value effective interest rate
-the issue price of a bond is equal to the present value of the bonds future cash payments calculated using market interest rates
Market price of a bond
Equal to (at par)
less than
or more of face value
above market rate bond sells at?
premium which is greater than 100 % if face value
Equal to market price, bond sells at?
at par 100% of face value
below market rate, bond sells at?
a discount less than 100% of face value
at par issuance share entry
dr cash
cr bond payable
interest payment journal entry
dr bond interest expense
cr cash