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30 July, 10:37

On January 1, 2020, NoDice Corporation issues $540,000, 5-year, 12% bonds for $529,000. Interest is paid semiannually on January 1 and July 1. NoDice Corporation uses the straight-line method of amortization. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31. The amount of bond interest expense on July 1, 2020 is:

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  1. 30 July, 13:03
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    Dr Interest expense $33,500

    Cr Discount on bonds payable $1,100

    Cr Cash $32,400

    Explanation:

    Discount on bonds payable=$540,000-$529,000=$11,000

    Amortization of discount=discount on bonds issue/period of the bond

    period to maturity of the bond is 5 years * 2 = 10 since the bond pays interest semi-annually

    Amortization = $11,000/10=$1,100

    Semi-annual interest=$540,000*12%/2=$32,400

    the bond semi-annual interest expense=discount amortization+interest payment

    the bond semi-annual interest expense=$32,400+$1,100=$33,500
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