In: Accounting
On July 1, 2005, J & J, Inc. issued 9% bonds in the face amount of $5,000,000, which mature on July 1, 2015. The bonds were issued for $4,695,000 to yield 10%, resulting in a bond discount of $305,000. J & J uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond discount. Interest is payable annually on June 30. At June 30, 2007, J & J’s unamortized bond discount should be how much?
| 
 Period  | 
 Cash Interest  | 
 Interest Expense  | 
 Discount Amortised  | 
 Unamortised Discount  | 
 Carrying Value  | 
| 
 [A = 5000000 x 9%]  | 
 [B = Last 'E' x 10%]  | 
 [C = B - A]  | 
 [D = D - C]  | 
 [E = E + C]  | 
|
| 
 01-Jul-05  | 
 $ 305,000.00  | 
 $ 4,695,000.00  | 
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| 
 30-Jun-06  | 
 $ 450,000.00  | 
 $ 469,500.00  | 
 $ 19,500.00  | 
 $ 285,500.00  | 
 $ 4,714,500.00  | 
| 
 30-Jun-07  | 
 $ 450,000.00  | 
 $ 471,450.00  | 
 $ 21,450.00  | 
 $ 264,050.00 = Answer  | 
 $ 4,735,950.00  |