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Premium on Bonds definitions Flashcards

Premium on Bonds definitions
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  • Premium on Bonds Payable

    Excess amount received over face value when bonds are issued with a stated rate higher than the market rate.
  • Stated Rate

    Interest percentage printed on the bond, used to calculate periodic cash interest payments to bondholders.
  • Market Rate

    Prevailing interest percentage in the market for similar bonds, used to determine bond pricing.
  • Face Value

    Principal amount of a bond to be repaid at maturity, also used to compute interest payments.
  • Carrying Value

    Net amount at which bonds appear on the balance sheet, combining face value and any unamortized premium.
  • Amortization

    Systematic reduction of the premium on bonds payable over the bond's life, typically using the straight-line method.
  • Straight-Line Method

    Technique that allocates equal amounts of premium amortization to each interest period over the bond's term.
  • Interest Expense

    Income statement item reflecting the cost of borrowing, adjusted for premium amortization to approach market rate.
  • Interest Payable

    Liability account representing accrued interest owed to bondholders but not yet paid at period end.
  • Bonds Payable

    Long-term liability account showing the face value of bonds owed to creditors.
  • Principal Repayment

    Final payment of the bond's face value to bondholders at maturity, eliminating the liability.
  • Credit Balance

    Accounting term indicating an amount that increases liabilities or equity, as seen in premium on bonds payable.
  • Debit

    Accounting entry that reduces liabilities or increases assets, used to amortize the premium on bonds payable.
  • Semiannual Interest Payment

    Periodic cash outflow to bondholders occurring twice a year, based on the stated rate and face value.
  • Journal Entry

    Formal accounting record documenting transactions such as bond issuance, interest payments, and principal repayment.