Franklin Corporation issues $82,000, 10%, five-year bonds on January 1 for $85,700. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If Franklin uses the straight-line method of amortization of bond premium, the amount of bond interest expense to be recognized on July 1 is
a.$3,650
b.$3,280
c.$6,560
d.$3,730
Option (d) is correct
Under the straight line method, bond premium is amortized over the life of the bond. Here,
Bond premium = $85700 - $82000 = $3700
Life of the bond = 5 * 2 = 10 semi annual years
Straight line amortization of bond premium = $3700 / 10 = $370
Semi annual cash payment of interest = 10% * $82000 * 6 /12 = $4100
Interest expense under straight line method is:
Interest expense = Cash paid for interest - Premium amortization
Interest expense = $4100 - $370 = $3730
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