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6 December, 02:36

On December 31, 20X5. Cobb issued 2,000 of its 10%, $1,000 bonds at 99. The issuance price established a bond discount of $20,000. In connection with the sale of these bonds. Cobb paid the following expenses:

Legal and accounting fees $45,000

Printing of the prospectus 55,000

Underwriting fees 85,000

In Cobb's December 31, 20X5, balance sheet, bond issue costs total

a. $120,000.

b. $130,000.

c. $160,000.

d. $185,000.

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  1. 6 December, 06:09
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    D. $185,000

    Explanation:

    Issuance costs are incurred to use the bond for a particular or specific year. Bond issuance costs are as follows:

    Legal fees, accounting fees, underwriting fees, subscription fees, etc. In this case, all the costs are related to facilitating the use of bonds. Therefore, the bond issuance costs are -

    Legal and accounting fees $45,000

    Printing of the prospectus $55,000

    Underwriting fees $85,000

    Total costs $185,000
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