The following questions are not related. Requirements 1. Duncan Brooks, Co., needs to borrow $500,000 to open

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1. Duncan Brooks, Co., needs to borrow $500,000 to open new stores. Brooks can borrow $500,000 by issuing 5%, 10-year bonds at a price of 96. How much will Brooks actually receive in cash under this arrangement? How much must Brooks pay back at maturity?

How will Brooks account for the difference between the cash received on the issue date and the amount paid back?

2. Brooks prefers to borrow for longer periods when interest rates are low and for shorter periods when interest rates are high. Why is this a good business strategy?


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Financial and Managerial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0132497978

3rd Edition

Authors: Horngren, Harrison, Oliver

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