Stuart Company issued bonds with a $150,000 face value on January 1, Year 1. The bonds had a 6 percent stated rate of interest and a five-year term. Interest is paid in cash annually, beginning December 31, Year 1. The bonds were issued at 103. The straight-line method is used for amortization.

Required
a. Use a financial statements model like the one shown next to demonstrate how (1) the January 1, Year 1, bond issue and (2) the December 31, Year 1, recognition of interest expense, including the amortization of the premium and the cash payment, affect the company’s financial statements. Use + for increase, − for decrease, and NA for not affected.

b. Determine the carrying value (face value less discount or plus premium) of the bond liability as of December 31, Year 1.
c. Determine the amount of interest expense reported on the Year 1 income statement.
d. Determine the carrying value of the bond liability as of December 31, Year 2.
e. Determine the amount of interest expense reported on the Year 2 income statement.

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Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Cash Event Assets = Llab. + Stk. Equity Exp. = Net Inc. Flows No. Rev. 1.