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Bond Related Accounts on the Balance Sheet
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Bonds on the Balance Sheet
Bonds, like other debt obligations, are found in the liabilities section of a company's balance sheet. Depending on the date of the statement, some more information related to the bonds can be found.
Interest Payable
- Current liabilities
- Interest payment accrued on bonds at the date of the statement.
- Only if the statement is not written on a coupon payment date.
Bonds Payable
- Non-current liabilities
- Carrying value of the bond on the date of the statement
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Example: Bonds on the Balance Sheet
ABC Inc. issued a 5-year semi-annual bond with a coupon rate of 10% and a face value of $100,000. The market rate at issuance was 8% and the company's fiscal year ends on December 31.
Show in proper form how the bond related account would appear on the Balance Sheet on December 31st, 2020.
Practice: Bonds on the Balance Sheet
On January 1st, 2020, Wize Corp. issued bonds with a face value of $400,000 and a stated rate of 6%. The coupons are paid semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st and will expire in 10 years. The market rate at the time of issuance was 8% and the bonds were initially sold for $345,643.60.
Show how the bond related account would appear on the balance sheet on November 30th, 2020.
| Liabilities | ||
| Current Liabilities | ||
| Interest payable | ||
| Non-Current Liabilities | ||
| Bonds payable | ||
| Less: Discount on bonds |