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Use the following information about HamsterFarm Industries to
answer the next 4 questions.
On January 1, 2012, HamsterFarm Industries issued a four‐year,
$20,000, 6% bond. The interest is payable semi‐annually each June
30 and December 31. The market rate of interest on January 1, 2012
is 7%. Tonika uses the effective‐ interest amortization method.
Solution:
1.
For the next two questions we need to prepare the amortizaton schedule as follows
2.
The carrying value of the bonds on December 31, 2014 - 19180
3.
Interest expense would be recognized in the calendar year 2015 income statement (693+697) - 1390
4.
Cash would be paid to investors on June 30, 2012 is the semiannual coupon payment = 20000*6%/2 = 600
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