In: Accounting
National Orthopedics Co. issued 8% bonds, dated January 1, with
a face amount of $600,000 on January 1, 2018. The bonds mature on
December 31, 2021 (4 years). For bonds of similar risk and maturity
the market yield was 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30
and December 31. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of
$1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the
tables provided.)
Required:
1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1,
2018.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record their
issuance by National on January 1, 2018.
3. Prepare an amortization schedule that
determines interest at the effective rate each period.
4. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on
June 30, 2018.
5. Prepare the appropriate journal entries at
maturity on December 31, 2021.