On January 1, 2015, White Water issues $600,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest

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On January 1, 2015, White Water issues $600,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. The market interest rate on the issue date is 6% and the bonds issued at $644,632.

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1. Using an amortization schedule, show that the bonds have a carrying value of $633,887 on December 31, 2017.
2. If the market interest rate increases to 8% on December 31, 2017, it will cost $568,311 to retire the bonds. Record the retirement of the bonds on December 31, 2017.

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0078025549

3rd edition

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

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