question archive On January 1, 2018, Carrow Company issued 10% bonds in the face amount of P1,000,000 that mature on January 1, 2028

On January 1, 2018, Carrow Company issued 10% bonds in the face amount of P1,000,000 that mature on January 1, 2028

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On January 1, 2018, Carrow Company issued 10% bonds in the face amount of P1,000,000 that mature on January 1, 2028.

The bonds were issued for P886,000 to yield 12%, resulting in bond discount of P114,000.

The entity used the interest method of amortizing bond discount. Interest is payable on January 1 and July 1.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, what amount should be reported as bond interest expense?

a.   106,510

b.   100,000

c.     53,160

d.   50,000

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Answer:

a .

Step-by-Step explanation

Under effective interest method, the interest expense is calculated as follows.

July 1.

Interest expense = Carrying value at the beginning of the period x Yield rate x time

Interest expense = P886,000 x 12% x 6/12 = P53,160

Interest payment = Face value x issued rate x time  = P1,000,000 x 10% x 6/12 = 50,000

Amortization of discount = 53,160 - 50,000 = 3,160

Carrying value of the bond = P886,000 + 3,160 = P889,160

December 31.

Interest expense = P889,160 x 12% x 6/12  = 53,350

Total interest expense = 53,160 + 53,350 = P106,510

Option A is the answer.