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Bonds with a stated interest rate of 9% and a face value totaling $625,000 were issued for $637,500 on January 1, 2018, when the market interest rate was 8%. The company uses effective-interest bond amortization.
Required:
Determine the carrying value of the bonds at December 31, 2019. (Round your answer to nearest whole dollar.)
Carrying value of the bonds at December 31, 2019 = $ 626,580
Working:
Schedule of Interest Expense and Bond Premium Amortization | ||||
Effective Interest Method | ||||
Date | Credit Cash | Debit Interest Expense | Debit Bonds Payable | Bonds Carrying Amount/Net Book Value |
1/1/2018 | $ 637,500 | |||
31/12/18 | $ 56,250 | $ 51,000 | $ 5,250 | $ 632,250 |
31/12/19 | $ 56,250 | $ 50,580 | $ 5,670 | $ 626,580 |