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** REQUIRED: 1) Determine the following items: a) interest expense reported FYE

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** REQUIRED:

1) Determine the following items:

a) interest expense reported FYE 12/31/18. 161400
b) balance of the premium account at 12/31/18. 142400
c) carry value of the bonds at 12/31/19. 3923200

Here are the correct answers. Can you please explain how they were computed.

On 7/1/18, Cardinals Co issued 3,800 of its $1,000 face value, 9%, 8-year bonds at {104} plus accrued interest. The bonds mature on 6/1/26, and pay interest each 6/1 and 12/1. The straight-line method is used to amortize any discount or premium.

** REQUIRED:

1) Determine the following items:

a) interest expense reported FYE 12/31/18. 161400
b) balance of the premium account at 12/31/18. 142400
c) carry value of the bonds at 12/31/19. 3923200

Here are the correct answers. Can you please explain how they were computed.

Explanation / Answer

Note

Answer a

Interest expense reported FYE 12/31/18 ( July 2018 to Dec 2018 : 6 months)

=   $322,800 * (6 months / 12 months) = $161,400

Answer b

Balance of the premium account at 12/31/18 = Total Premium on bonds - Amortization of premium for 6 months in 2018

= $152,000 - ($19,200 * 6 / 12)  

= $152,000- $9,600 = $142,400

Answer c

Carry value of the bonds at 12/31/19 :

Cash received on issue of bonds - Amortization of premium for 6 months in 2018 - Amortization of premium for the year 2019

= $3,952,000 - $9,600 - $19,200 = $3,923,200