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Financial instruments

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  • August 12, 2024 at 4:36 pm #709577
    phuonganhng
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    Dear Sir,
    I have a question in the ACCA Study Hub

    On 1 January 20X2, XYZ issued $1m 4% loan notes, at a discount of 5%. The loan notes are redeemable in five years at a premium of 10%.

    What are the total finance costs that should be charged to profit or loss over the five-year term of the loan notes?

    A.$350,000
    B.$345,000
    C.$250,000
    D.$200,000

    The answer is A.

    However, in my thought, I will calculate the actual price at which the loan is issued = 95%*1,000,000 = 950,000. The price at which the loan note is redeemed is 110%*1,000,000 = 1,100,000
    -> The total interest company XYZ has to suffer is = 1,100,000 – 950,000 = 150,000$

    I want to ask if there is anything wrong in my understanding?

    Thank you Sir!

    August 17, 2024 at 8:12 am #709928
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    Yes, the error is that you have not accounted for the amounts paid each year over the five years of the instrument. If you include this then you would get the right answer.

    Thanks

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