Book Barn Inc. issued $600,000 of 9%, 10 – year bonds on June
30, 2015, for $562,500. This price provided a yield of 10% on the
bonds. Interest is payable semi annually on December 31 and June
30. Determine the amount of interest expense to record if financial
statements are issued on October 31, 2015.
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Book Bern Inc. | |
Issued Price | $ 6,00,000.00 |
Coupon rate | 9% |
Period(Years) | 10 |
Yield | 10% |
Carrying Amount of Bonds on June 30th,2015 | $ 5,62,500.00 |
Carrying amount of Bonds | $ 5,62,500.00 |
Effective Interest from June to October=(Carrying Amount*Market Yield* number of months) | |
Effective Interest from June to October(4 months)=($562500*10%*4/12) | $ 18,750.00 |
Amount of interest expense to record if financial statements are issued on October 31, 2015. | $ 18,750.00 |
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