NBC Corporation issued $ 560 000, 9%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2019 for $ 606573 when the market interest rate was 7%. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. The corporation uses the effective-interest method to amortize bond premium. The total amount of bond interest expense recognized on July 1, 2019 is:
The total amount of bond interest expense recognized on July 1, 2019 is: $21,230
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The bonds are issued at Premium. The interest expense will be equal to 3.5% of issue price of bond.
Year end | Cash paid | Interest expense | Change in carrying value | Carrying value |
Issue on January 2019 | $ 606,573 | |||
June 30, 2019 | $ 25,200 | $ 21,230* | $ (3,970) | $ 602,603 |
*606573 x 3.5%
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