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Debt Instrument

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  • April 19, 2017 at 10:48 pm #382749
    richard
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    I have another question that i am getting confused with.

    Lucindy issue a debt instrument on 1 Jan X4 at its nominal value of $4,000,000. The instrument carries a fixed coupon interest rate of 6%, which is payable annually in arrears.
    Transaction costs associated with the issue were $200,000. The effective interest rate applicable to this instrument has been calculated at approximately 8.4%.

    What are the amounts that should be recorded as the opening liability on 1 Jan X4 and the finance cost in the P & L for year ended 31 Dec X4?

    Here i have a feeling i have worked it out the wrong way round.

    Opening liability = 4,000,000 – 200,000 = 3,800,000

    Finance Cost = 3,800,000 * 8.4% = 319,200
    I think i answered correctly if Lucindy has invested rather than being the issuer.

    So would the opening Liability be the 4,000,000 (and ignore the transaction costs for the liability)
    Finance cost = (4,000,000* 6%) = 240

    April 20, 2017 at 7:24 am #382770
    MikeLittle
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    No, I believe that your answer is correct

    OK?

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