Acct 3220 Fall 2013 Group Exercise 4 Sapienti Co. Sells $400

Acct 3220 Fall 2013 Group Exercise 4 Sapienti Co. sells $400,000 of 12%

Sapienti Co. sells $400,000 of 12% bonds on June 1, 2014, with interest payments scheduled for December 1 and June 1. The bonds mature on June 1, 2018. The bonds have a yield of 10%. After the second interest payment, Sapienti repurchases the bonds when the market interest rate is 8%. The requirements include journal entries for: the issuance of the bonds, the first interest payment, the December 31, 2014, adjusting entry, the second interest payment, and the bond repurchase.

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In corporate finance and accounting, bond issuance and related journal entries are fundamental aspects of financial reporting. This case involves Sapienti Co., which issued bonds and subsequently undertook several related accounting transactions that need to be appropriately documented through journal entries. These transactions encompass bond issuance, interest payments, year-end adjustments, and bond buyback, reflecting real-world financial activities and their recording in accordance with accounting standards.

Bond Issuance on June 1, 2014

To record the bond issuance, the company must recognize the cash received and the bond payable liability. Since the bonds are issued at a yield different from the coupon rate, they are issued at a premium or discount depending on the market rate versus coupon rate. Given that the bonds pay 12% interest but yield at 10%, they will likely be issued at a premium because the coupon rate exceeds the market yield, making the bonds more attractive and thus priced above par.

Calculating the issue price involves discounting the future interest payments and the face value at the market yield of 10%. The semiannual interest is 12% of $400,000, which equals $48,000 per semester, paid twice a year. The present value of these payments plus the face value, discounted at 5% per period (since 10% annual yield, compounded semiannually, results in 5% per period), yields the issue price. This calculation typically involves the present value of an annuity for interest payments plus the present value of the face value.

Assuming the present value calculation yields an issuing amount of approximately $415,000 (a premium over face), the journal entry is as follows:

Dr. Cash ................................................... 415,000


Cr. Bonds Payable .................................... 400,000


Cr. Premium on Bonds Payable .................... 15,000

First Interest Payment on December 1, 2014

The interest expense for the period is based on the effective interest rate method. The bond's carrying amount (initially $415,000) is multiplied by the semiannual market rate (5%) to determine interest expense, which is approximately $20,750. The actual cash paid is $48,000, which is the contractual interest (12% of face value). The difference between interest expense and cash interest indicates the amortization of the premium.

Dr. Interest Expense ..................................... 20,750


Dr. Premium on Bonds Payable .................... (difference) 27,250


Cr. Cash .................................................... 48,000

December 31, 2014, Adjusting Entry

Since interest payments are made semiannually, at year-end (December 31), Sapienti must accrue interest expense for the last two months (December 1 to December 31). The interest expense for this period is proportional to the semiannual rate. The accrued interest is calculated considering the effective interest rate, leading to an accrual of approximately $8,917 (based on the amortized amount). The journal entry is:

Dr. Interest Expense ..................................... 8,917


Cr. Interest Payable .................................. 8,917

Second Interest Payment on June 1, 2015

The second interest payment occurs six months after the first. The interest expense is again computed based on the current carrying amount ($387,750 after amortization), multiplied by 5%. The amortization of the premium continues. The cash interest remains $48,000, and the interest expense is approximately $19,388. The journal entry follows:

Dr. Interest Expense ..................................... 19,388


Dr. Premium on Bonds Payable .................... (difference) 28,612


Cr. Cash .................................................... 48,000

Buy Back of Bonds after Second Interest Payment

When Sapienti repurchases the bonds after the second interest payment at a market interest rate of 8%, the bonds' fair value may differ from their book value. Assuming the bonds are bought back at a price reflecting the market rate, say at a discount (e.g., 97% of face value), the journal entry involves recording the cash paid, removing the bond liability, and recognizing a gain or loss based on the difference. The fair value of the bonds at buyback calculations involve discounting the remaining interest payments and principal at the new market rate of 8%. Assuming the bonds are repurchased at $388,000, the journal entry would be:

Dr. Bonds Payable ....................................... 400,000


Dr. Loss on Bond Buyback ............................. 12,000


Cr. Cash .................................................... 388,000

This sequence of journal entries captures the issuance, interest payments, year-end accrued interest, and the buyback transaction, aligning with standard accounting principles for long-term bonds under effective interest rate methodology. Accurate calculations depend on precise present value computations, which should be conducted using financial calculators or software for exact figures.

Conclusion

The detailed recording of bond transactions reflects the complexities of bond accounting, especially when market conditions change, affecting bond valuation and buyback decisions. Proper accounting treatment involves understanding market yields, amortization methods, and fair value estimation, emphasizing the importance of careful financial analysis and precise journal entries. By following these accounting standards, companies ensure transparent financial reporting that accurately portrays their liabilities and financial performance.

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