On January 1 of the current year, Feller Corporation issued $6,000,000 of 10% debenture bonds on a basis to yield 9%, receiving $6,269,160. Interest is payable annually on December 31 and the bonds mature in 6 years. The effective-interest method is used.
What is the interest expense for the first year?
What is the interest expense for the second year?
(a) What is the interest expense for the first year?
Solution: $6269160 * 9% = $ 564224.4 (Answer)
(B) What is the interest expense for the second year?
First of all, we have to determine the premium amortization in the first financial year. It is calculated as follows:-
Solution: $600000 - $ 564224.4 = $ 35775.6 ( Premium Amortization in the first year )
Here, $600000 ( $6000000*10%)
Now,
The book value of bonds at the begging of the second year = $ 6269160 - $35775.6 = $ 6233384.4
Now, Interest expense for the second year = $ 6233384.4 * 9% = $ 561004.596 (Answer)
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