3. On January 1, 2008, Jones Company sold to Smith Company $40,000 of five-year, 8% bonds...

 

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3. On January 1, 2008, Jones Company sold to Smith Company $40,000 of five-year, 8% bonds for $36,915. The effective rate of interest on the sale date was 10%. The interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. a. Using the Effective Interest Method, determine interest expense for Jones Co. as of December 31, 2008 (after the 2nd interest payment has been made). b. Determine the carrying value of the bond on Jones' Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008 (after the interest payment has been recorded): c. What is the unamortized discount as of December 31, 2008: 3. On January 1, 2008, Jones Company sold to Smith Company $40,000 of five-year, 8% bonds for $36,915. The effective rate of interest on the sale date was 10%. The interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. a. Using the Effective Interest Method, determine interest expense for Jones Co. as of December 31, 2008 (after the 2nd interest payment has been made). b. Determine the carrying value of the bond on Jones' Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008 (after the interest payment has been recorded): c. What is the unamortized discount as of December 31, 2008:

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