ABC Corporation invests $500,000 in a bond that pays 6% annual interest with a maturity date of
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ABC Corporation invests $500,000 in a bond that pays 6% annual interest with a maturity date of 5 years. The bond is purchased at a premium of 2% above its face value. Assuming that ABC Corporation uses the effective interest rate method to amortize the premium, what is the amount of interest income recognized by ABC Corporation for the first year? Show all calculations.
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Corporate Finance A Focused Approach
ISBN: 978-1439078082
4th Edition
Authors: Michael C. Ehrhardt, Eugene F. Brigham
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