On January 1, Year 1, a company issues $440,000 of 9% bonds, due
in 20 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and
December 31 each year.
Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 8%, the
bonds will issue at $483,544.
A) Complete the first three rows of an amortization table.
B) Record the bond issue on January 1, Year 1, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, Year 1, and December 31, Year
Face
Value of Bonds = $440,000
Issue Value of Bonds = $483,544
Annual
Coupon Rate = 9.00%
Semiannual Coupon Rate = 4.50%
Semiannual Coupon = 4.50% * $440,000
Semiannual Coupon = $19,800
Annual
Interest Rate = 8.00%
Semiannual Interest Rate = 4.00%
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