An interest rate that is not explicitly stated. For example, instead of paying $100 cash a person is allowed to pay $9 per month for 12 months. The interest rate is not stated, but the implicit rate can be determined by...
An interest rate that is not explicitly stated. For example, instead of paying $100 cash a person is allowed to pay $9 per month for 12 months. The interest rate is not stated, but the implicit rate can be determined by...
What is an implicit interest rate? Definition of Implicit Interest Rate An implicit interest rate is one that is not stated explicitly. Example of Implicit Interest Rate Assume that I lend you $4,623 and you agree to...
Our Explanation of Present Value of a Single Amount discusses the time value of money and the need to discount future amounts to the time of an investment or other transaction. The present value of 1 table is used to...
Our Explanation of Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity uses the appropriate present value factors for discounting a stream of equal cash amounts occurring at equal time intervals. An important feature is the use of loan...
the money, there has to be some interest cost. In other words, there is some interest cost, but it is implicit. (To record the interest cost, accountants will discount the $10,000 by the approximate interest rate that...
The interest rate specified or stated in a note payable or in a bond payable. Often this rate is fixed and will not change during the life of the note or bond.
See hurdle rate.
Also referred to as the current interest rate, the yield-to-maturity, and the effective interest rate. The market interest rate is always changing whereas the stated interest rate does not change.
See yield to maturity.
See contractual interest rate.
The interest rate stated on a bond. This is also referred to as the face interest rate, nominal interest rate, and coupon rate.
What is the effective interest rate? Definition of Effective Interest Rate The effective interest rate is the true rate of interest earned. It can also mean the market interest rate, the yield to maturity, the discount...
value of money or future interest which is contained (is implicit) within the future cash amounts. Accountants record the present value of a future amount when the cash amount, cash equivalent amount, or fair market...
The preferred method for systematically moving bond discount or premium from the balance sheet over to interest expense on the income statement over the life of the bond. This method is superior to the straight-line...
What is the effective interest rate for a bond? Definition of Effective Interest Rate of a Bond The effective interest rate of a bond is usually the market interest rate and the bond’s yield-to-maturity (as opposed to...
What is the stated interest rate of a bond payable? Definition of Stated Interest Rate of a Bond The stated interest rate of a bond payable is the annual interest rate that is printed on the face of the bond and stated...
How do you calculate the actual or real interest rate on a bond investment? Definition of Actual or Real Interest Rate on a Bond Investment The actual or real interest rate on a bond payable is also known as effective...
Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...
features, the money raised from issuing bonds will be less costly than the money raised from issuing shares of common stock. Face Value of Bonds The amount appearing on the face of the bonds is also known as the...
Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...
How do I calculate IRR and NPV? Definition of IRR The internal rate of return (IRR) method or model determines the interest rate that discounts all cash inflows and cash outflows to a net present value of $0. In other...
Our Explanation of Future Value of a Single Amount will show you the power of compounded interest on a single deposit. You will see how the future value tables can be useful as well as the rule of 72.
Our Explanation of Present Value of a Single Amount discusses the time value of money and the need to discount future amounts to the time of an investment or other transaction. The present value of 1 table is used to...
assume that a regular U.S. corporation has: A loan with an annual interest rate of 10% An incremental tax rate of 30% (combination of federal and state) If the corporation has a loan of $100,000 with an annual interest...
Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...
Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...
Why do bonds rarely sell for their maturity value? The reasons why bonds rarely sell for their maturity value are: The interest paid is usually fixed at the interest rate that is stated on the face of the bond. As a...
An interest rate that is not explicit. For example, if a business lends its majority owner $100,000 at 0% interest, the IRS might determine that a fair interest rate would be 6% and not 0%. The IRS will impute interest...
Our Explanation of Future Value of a Single Amount will show you the power of compounded interest on a single deposit. You will see how the future value tables can be useful as well as the rule of 72.
Why does the internal rate of return equate to a net present value of zero? Internal rate of return and net present value are discounted cash flow techniques. To discount means to remove the interest contained within the...
Our Explanation of Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity uses the appropriate present value factors for discounting a stream of equal cash amounts occurring at equal time intervals. An important feature is the use of loan...
on bonds from the balance sheet to interest expense. It results in each period’s interest expense correlating exactly with the amount of the bond’s book value (or carrying value). Mark as wrong Mark as right...
The stated interest rate appearing on the face of the bond. Also referred to as the nominal rate or the stated interest rate.
Our Explanation of Bonds Payable covers the recording of bonds, the accrual of interest expense, and the amortization of the discount and premium on bonds payable. You gain an understanding on why the market value of...
at a fixed rate until the bonds mature many years into the future. If the bonds’ interest rate is less than the market rates when the bonds are offered, the bonds will sell at a discount. If the bonds’ interest rate...
The interest rate of debt (bonds, loans) after deducting the income tax savings. For example, if a corporation has issued bonds with an interest rate of 8% and the corporation’s income tax rate is 25%, the...
deposit that remains invested for many years at a high rate of interest will result in a very large amount. Example 1. Assume that someone inherits $100,000 and the amount is deposited in an investment that is not taxed...
Our Explanation of Future Value of a Single Amount will show you the power of compounded interest on a single deposit. You will see how the future value tables can be useful as well as the rule of 72.
What conditions cause a discount on bonds payable? Discount on bonds payable occurs when a bond’s stated interest rate is less than the bond market’s interest rate. If a $1,000,000 bond issue promises to pay interest...
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