Multiple Choice—CPA Adapted
Chapter 14 – Long Term Liabilities

1. On July 1, 2010, Spear Co. issued 1,000 of its 10%, $1,000 bonds at 99 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated April 1, 2010 and mature on April 1, 2020. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. What amount did Spear receive from the bond issuance? a. $1,015,000 b. $1,000,000 c. $990,000 d. $965,000

2. On January 1, 2010, Solis Co. issued its 10% bonds in the face amount of $3,000,000, which mature on January 1, 2020. The bonds were issued for $3,405,000 to yield 8%, resulting in bond premium of $405,000. Solis uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond premium. Interest is payable annually on December 31. At December 31, 2010, Solis's adjusted unamortized bond premium should be a. $405,000. b. $377,400. c. $364,500. d. $304,500.

3. On July 1, 2009, Noble, Inc. issued 9% bonds in the face amount of $5,000,000, which mature on July 1, 2015. The bonds were issued for $4,695,000 to yield 10%, resulting in a bond discount of $305,000. Noble uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond discount. Interest is payable annually on June 30. At June 30, 2011, Noble's unamortized bond discount should be a. $264,050. b. $255,000. c. $244,000. d. $215,000.

4. On January 1, 2010, Huff Co. sold $1,000,000 of its 10% bonds for $885,296 to yield 12%. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. What amount should Huff report as interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010? a. $44,266 b. $50,000 c. $53,118 d. $60,000

5. On January 1, 2011, Doty Co. redeemed its 15-year bonds of $2,500,000 par value for 102. They were originally issued on January 1, 1999 at 98 with a maturity date of January