Reference no: EM133053524
Question - On January 1, 2021, Yellow Company issued a 4% $100,000 bond for $94,000. The market rate for a bond of this type is 5%. The bond pays interest semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. The bond is a 5-year bond.
1) Use the data above. What is the total interest expense for this bond on June 30, 2021 assuming that the company uses the effective interest method of amortization?
2) Use the data above. What is the total interest expense for the six months ending December 31, 2021 assuming that the company uses the effective interest method of amortization?
3) Use the data above. What is the carrying value of the bond on December 31, 2022 assuming the company uses the straight-line method of amortization?
4) Use the data above. What is the total interest expense for the bond at December 31, 2021 assuming the company uses the straight-line method of amortization?
5) Use the data above. What is the carrying value of the bond on December 31, 2024 assuming the company uses the straight-line method of amortization?
6) Use the data above. What is the total interest expense over the life of this bond assuming the straight-line method of amortization?