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Question

On January 1, 2018, when the market interest rate is 6%, Hawkins Corporation issues \(200,000 of 8%, five-year bonds payable. The bond pay interest semianually. Hawkins Corporation recieved \)217,040 in cash at issuance. Assume interest payment dates are June 30 and December 31. Prepare an effective-intesret amortization method amortization table for the first two semiannual interest periods.

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Answer

The carrying amount of the bonds on December 31, 2018, is $214,017.73 

1Step 1: definition of carrying amount

The carrying is the amount at which the bond is purchased.

2Step 2: Bond amortization schedule
        Date      Cash Paid   Interest ExpensePremium AmortizationCarrying Amount
January 1,2018


$217,040
june 18,2018$8,000$6,511.2$1,488.8$215.551.2
December 31,2018$8,000$6,466.53$1533.47$214,017.73