Assume that the current market rate of interest is 3


Question - A company is issuing $270,000 worth of 3-year bonds on August 05, 2016, bearing an interest rate of 4%, payable annually. Assume that the current market rate of interest is 3%.

a) Will the bonds be issued at a discount or at a premium?

b) Calculate the value of the resulting discount or premium.

c) Record the journal entry to reflect the sale of bonds and the appropriate discount or premium.

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