Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2015, with a par value of $400,000. The bonds annual

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Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2015, with a par value of $400,000. The bonds€™ annual contract rate is 13%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at the date of issuance is 12%, and the bonds are sold for $409,850.

1. What is the amount of the premium on these bonds at issuance?

2. How much total bond interest expense will be recognized over the life of these bonds?

3. Prepare an amortization table like the one in Exhibit for these bonds; use the effective interest method to amortize the premium.

Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2015, with a
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Fundamental Accounting Principles

ISBN: 978-0077862275

22nd edition

Authors: John Wild, Ken Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta

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