- 15 Marks
FA – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Accounting Treatment for Bad and Doubtful Debts
This question asks for the valuation and reporting of debentures on the balance sheet.
Question
On 1 July 2010, Union Conglomerate Ltd issued 20,000 8% Debentures at N97.50. The security is redeemable in five years’ time. The interest on the Debentures is payable bi-annually on 30 June and 31 December. On 31 December 2010, the Company’s year-end date, the Debentures were quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange for N96.00.
The company accountant has suggested each of the following as possible valuation bases for reporting the Debentures liability on the Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2010:
(i) Face value of the Debentures.
(ii) Face value of the Debenture plus interest payment for five years.
(iii) Market value on the Balance Sheet as at the year end.
Required:
(a) Determine the face value of the Debentures and the proceeds accruing to the company. (2 marks)
(b) Determine the amount and explain the nature of the differences between the face value and the market value of the Debentures on 1 July 2010. (4 marks)
(c) Distinguish between nominal and effective rates of interest. (3 marks)
(d) Determine the nominal interest payable on the Debentures for the year ended 31 December 2010. (2 marks)
(e) State arguments for or against each of the suggested alternatives for reporting the Debentures liability on the Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2010. (4 marks)
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