JE and Effective Interest Method
4 important questions on JE and Effective Interest Method
Rule for Discount/Premium on JEs
Discount: DR CR
Premium: CR R
First two steps of Valuation of Long term bonds
2. Compute Cash Interest paid: FV x Stated Rate
Last two steps before JEs
1. PV of Principal= FV * PV1(n,i)
2. PV of Cash Interest= Cash Interest paid * PVF-OA(n,i)
- 1.+2. For issuance cash price
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JE format for Issuance and recognition
DR Cash(PV of Bond)
DR/CR Discount/Premium(Difference)
CR B/P (FV)
Recognition: (Varied by dates)
DR Interest Expense(Carrying amount * Market Rate)
DR/CR Discount/Premium (Difference)
CR Cash(Cash Interest Paid)
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