Chapter 14, Problem 4CPA

To determine

Liability: Liability is an obligation of the business to pay to the creditors in future for the goods and services purchased on account or any for other financial benefit received. It can be current liability or a non-current liability depending upon the time period in which it is paid.

Bonds

Bonds are a kind of interest bearing notes payable, usually issued by companies, universities and governmental organizations. It is a debt instrument used for the purpose of raising fund of the corporations or governmental agencies. If selling price of the bond is equal to its face value, it is called as par on bond. If selling price of the bond is lesser than the face value, it is known as discount on bond. If selling price of the bond is greater than the face value, it is known as premium on bond.

Present value: Present value refers to the present worth of the money that is received in future in a lump sum or as series of cash flows at a specified interest rate. When these future sums of money are discounted at a higher rate, the present value of the future cash flows gets lower.

To Determine: The issue price of the bonds.