Dunn-Whitaker Construction has agreed to construct a plant in a new industrial park. To finance the construction,
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When the bonds are repaid, Dunn-Whitaker will receive title to the plant. In the interim, Dunn-Whitaker will pay property taxes as if it owned the plant. This financing arrangement is attractive to Dunn-Whitaker, as state and local government bonds are exempt from federal income taxation and thus carry a lower interest rate. The bonds are attractive to investors, as both Dunn-Whitaker and the county are issuers. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31.
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1. Prepare an amortization table through December 31, 2013, for these revenue bonds assuming straight-line amortization.
2. Discuss whether or not Dunn-Whitaker should record the plant as an asset after it is constructed.
3. Discuss whether or not Dunn-Whitaker should record the liability for these revenue bonds.
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Cornerstones of Financial and Managerial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1111879044
2nd edition
Authors: Rich, Jeff Jones, Dan Heitger, Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen
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