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Question
Determining the present value of bonds payable and journalizing using the effective-interest amortization method Brad Nelson, Inc. issued \(600,000 of 7%, six-year bonds payable on January 1, 2018.
The market interest rate at the date of issuance was 6%, and the bonds pay interest semiannually.
Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4
3. June 30, 2018, Interest Expense \)25,200
Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4
June 30, 2018, Interest Expense $37,750
C H A P T E R 1 2
Requirements
1. How much cash did the company receive upon issuance of the bonds payable? (Round to the nearest dollar.)
2. Prepare an amortization table for the bond using the effective-interest method, through the first two interest payments (Round to the nearest dollar.)
3. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2018, and the first and second payments of the semiannual interest amount and amortization of the bonds on June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Explanations are not required.
Step-by-Step Solution
VerifiedThe carrying amount of the bonds on December 31, 2018, is $611,046.20
The present value means the current value of the sum of the amount receivable in the future.
Period | Interest Expense | Cash Paid | Amortization amount | Carrying amount |
January 1, 2018 |
|
|
| $611,862 |
June 30, 2018 | $21,000 | $21,415.17 | $415.17 | $611,446.83 |
December 31, 2018 | $21,000 | $21,400.63 | $400.63 | $611,046.20 |