Discussion Assignment 6.1

Issuing Bonds  

For this discussion, assume the role of a business owner who has to make a decision to raise additional capital. What considerations would you evaluate relative to issuing bonds as compared with conventional financing methods? How would you reflect the bond transactions on your statement of cash flows, and how would the financial statement users use that information?  

Resources 

Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.  

Studies Readings 

In your Financial Accounting textbook, read: 

Libby, R., Libby, P. A., & Short, D. G. (2014). Financial accounting (8th ed.) [Custom text bundle]. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill

o Chapter 10, "Reporting and Interpreting Bonds," pages 498–527. 

o Chapter 12, "Statement of Cash Flows," pages 588–620.