Question

Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2017, with a par value of $850,000. The bonds’ annual contract rate is 12%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at the date of issuance is 10%, and the bonds are sold for $893,131.

1. What is the amount of the premium on these bonds at issuance?
2. How much total bond interest expense will be recognized over the life of these bonds?
3. Prepare an amortization table for these bonds using the effective interest method to amortize the premium.
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What is the amount of the premium on these bonds at issuance?

Premium

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How much total bond interest expense will be recognized over the life of these bonds?

	Total Bond Interest Expense Over the Life of the Bonds: Amount repaid: payments of Par value at maturity Total repaid 0 Less amount borrowed Total bond interest expense $0

Prepare an amortization table for these bonds using the effective interest method to amortize the premium. (Round all amounts to the nearest whole dollar.)

	Semiannual Interest Period-End Cash Interest Paid Bond Interest Expense Premium Amortization Unamortized Premium Carrying Value 01/01/2017 06/30/2017 12/31/2017 06/30/2018 12/31/2018 06/30/2019 12/31/2019 Total

Answer 1