Reference no: EM13604406
Captain Johnny issued 4%, 10 year bonds payable at 85 on December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2012, Captain Johnny reported the bonds payable as follow: Bond payable $300,000, less: discount (36,000)= $264,000. Captain Johnny uses the straight line amortization method and pays semiannual interest each June 30 and December 31.
REQUIREMENTS:
1.answer the following questions;
(a) What is the maturity value of the bonds?
(b) What is the carrying amount of the bonds at December 31, 2012.
(c) What is the annual cash interest payment on the bonds?
(d) How much interest expense should the company record each year?
2. Record the June 30, 2013 semiannual interest payment and amortization of discount.
3) What will be the carrying amount of the bonds at December 31, 2013.