(Comprehensive Problem: Issuance, Classification, Reporting) Presented below are four independent situations.

(a) On March 1, 2011, Wilke Co. issued at 103 plus accrued interest $4,000,000, 9% bonds. The bonds are dated January 1, 2011, and pay interest semiannually on July 1 and January 1. In addition, Wilke Co. incurred $27,000 of bond issuance costs. Compute the net amount of cash received by Wilke Co. as a result of the issuance of these bonds.

(b) On January 1, 2010, Langley Co. issued 9% bonds with a face value of $700,000 for $656,992 to yield 10%. The bonds are dated January 1, 2010, and pay interest annually. What amount is reported for interest expense in 2010 related to these bonds, assuming that Langley used the effective interest method for amortizing bond premium and discount?

(c) Tweedie Building Co. has a number of long-term bonds outstanding at December 31, 2010. These long-term bonds have the following sinking fund requirements and maturities for the next 6 years. Indicate how this information should be reported in the financial statements at December 31, 2010.

(d) In the long-term debt structure of Beckford Inc., the following three bonds were reported: mortgage bonds payable $10,000,000; collateral trust bonds $5,000,000; bonds maturing in installments, secured by plant equipment $4,000,000. Determine the total amount, if any, of debenture bonds outstanding.

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Sinking Fund $300,000 100,000 100,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Maturities $100,000 250,000 100,000 150,000 100,000