F2 Exam Dumps : F2 Advanced Financial Reporting

AB acquired an investment in a debt instrument on 1 January 20X5 at its nominal value of $25,000, which it intends to hold until maturity. The instrument carried a fixed coupon interest rate of 5%, payable in arrears. Transactions costs of $5,000 were paid in respect of this investment.  The effective interest rate applicable to this instrument was estimated at 9%.  

Calculate the value of this investment that AB will include in its statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5.

Give your answer to the nearest whole number. 

$ ?  

Information from the financial statements of an entity for the year to 31 December 20X5:

 The gearing ratio calculated as debt/equity and interest cover are:

AB acquired an investment in a debt instrument on 1 January 20X5 at its nominal value of $25,000, which it intends to hold until maturity. The instrument carried a fixed coupon interest rate of 5%, payable in arrears. Transactions costs of $5,000 were paid in respect of this investment.  The effective interest rate applicable to this instrument was estimated at 9%.  

Calculate the value of this investment that AB will include in its statement of financial position at 31 December 20X5.

Give your answer to the nearest whole number. 

$ ?