On June 30, 2021, Moran Corporation issued $4 million of its 8% bonds for $3.5 million....

On June 30, 2021, Moran Corporation issued $4 million of its 8% bonds for $3.5 million. The bonds were priced to yield 9.4%. The bonds are dated June 30, 2021. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and July 1. If the effective interest method is used, by how much should the bond discount be reduced for the six months ended December 31, 2021?

Multiple Choice

$3,500.
$4,500.
$4,800.
$9,000.

Solutions

Expert Solution

Solution:

Semiannual interest paid on 31.12.2021 = $4,000,000*8%*6/12 = $160,000

Effective interest expense on 31.12.2021 = $3,500,000 * 9.4% * 6/12 = $164,500

Bond discount to be reduced for 6 months ended 31.12.2021 = $164,500 - $160,000 = $4,500

Hence 2nd option is correct.

ekkarill92 answered 1 year ago

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