In: Accounting
On January 1, Year 1, Gibson Corporation purchased bonds issued by Williamson Company. These bonds were classified as held-to-maturity securities. The face value of these bonds is $200,000, pay 8% interest, and were purchased to yield 6%. The bonds mature in 10 years and pay interest on an annual basis. If Gibson Corporation paid $229,440 for these bonds, how much interest revenue should it report on the bonds at December 31, Year 1? Assume that Gibson used the effective interest method.
A) $22,944
B) $12,000
C) $16,000
D) $13,766
Correct answer—(D) $ 13766
Amortization table |
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Period |
Cash received for interest @8% on 200000 |
Interest Income |
Premium on Bonds payable |
Carrying Value of Bond |
|
$ (29,440) |
$ 229,440 |
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Year 1 |
$ 16,000 |
$ 13,766 |
$ (2,234) |
$ 227,207 |
|
Year 2 |
$ 16,000 |
$ 13,632 |
$ (2,368) |
$ 224,839 |
|
Year 3 |
$ 16,000 |
$ 13,490 |
$ (2,510) |
$ 222,330 |
|
Year 4 |
$ 16,000 |
$ 13,340 |
$ (2,660) |
$ 219,669 |