On January 1, 2012, Splash City issues $400,000 of 8% bonds, due in 15 years, with interest

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On January 1, 2012, Splash City issues $400,000 of 8% bonds, due in 15 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. The market interest rate on the issue date is 9% and the bonds issued at $367,422.
Required:
1. Using an amortization schedule, show that the bonds have a carrying value of
$369,706 on December 31, 2013.
2. If the market interest rate drops to 7% on December 31, 2013, it will cost $433,781 to retire the bonds. Record the retirement of the bonds on December 31, 2013.
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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780078110825

2nd Edition

Authors: J. David Spiceland, Wayne Thomas, Don Herrmann

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