Question: On January 2, 2011, MacCloud Corp. issued a $100,000, four-year note at prime plus 1% variable interest, with interest payable semi-annually. MacCloud now wants to
variable interest, with interest payable semi-annually. MacCloud now wants to change the note to a fixed-rate note. As a result, on January 2, 2011, MacCloud Corp. enters into an interest rate swap where it agrees to pay 6% fixed and receive prime plus 1% for the first six months on $100,000. At each six-month period, the variable rate will be reset. The prime interest rate is 5.7% on January 2, 2011, and is reset to 6.7% on June 30, 2011.
Instructions
(a) Calculate the net interest expense to be reported for this note and related swap transaction as of June 30 and December 31, 2011.
(b) Prepare the journal entries relating to the swap for the year ended December 31, 2011.
(c) Explain why this is a cash flow hedge.
Step by Step Solution
3.48 Rating (174 Votes )
There are 3 Steps involved in it
a June 30 2011 Note Rate Amount Interest paid 100000 335 3350 Cash received on swap 350 ... View full answer
Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts
Document Format (1 attachment)
516-B-A-A-D (115).docx
120 KBs Word File
