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Equipment Rental Co. issued $90,000 of 6% bonds on January 1 at a discount of $6,821. Interest expense reported during the year totaled $5,809, while amortization amounted to $409.
book value of bonds at end of year?
In the given question, the following points to be noted:
1) Face Value of the bonds = $90,000
2) Bonds are issued at discount of $6,821
3) It means Bond Issue Price = Face Value $90,000 - Discount $6,821 = $83,179
4) This Bond Discount is amortized over the life of bond. Here life is not given in the question but amortization amount is given $409
5)
Book Value of The Bonds at the end of year = Face Value - Unamortized Bond Discount Amount
Unamortized Bond Discount Amount = Total Bond Discount $6,821 - Amortization of Bond Discount $409 = $6,412
Book Value of The Bonds at the end of year = Face Value $90,000 - Unamortized Bond Discount Amount $6,412 = $83,588
Book Value of bonds at end of year = $83,588
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