Question: Use the information in the amortization chart to answer the questions. Do not input $ signs or % signs. Whole numbers, no decimals. The bonds

Use the information in the amortization chart to answer the questions. Do not input $ signs or % signs. Whole numbers, no decimals.

The bonds pay interest semi annually on June 30 and Dec 31 and were issued on Jan 1, Year 1.

1. What is the carrying value of the bonds on Dec 31, Year 1?

2. What type of account is the carrying value in #1 (asset, liability, stockholders' equity, revenue or expense)?

3. What was the original issue amount of cash that the company received from bondholders on the issue date of January 1, Year 1.

4. Were the bonds originally issued at a discount, premium or par?

5. What is the ANNUAL market rate of interest (also called the effective rate or the yield)? (Remember that these bonds pay interest semi annually.)

6. Assume the bonds are called at a call premium of 2% on January 1, Year 2. Calculate the gain or loss on the call. If a loss, enter the amount in brackets.

Period Interest Expense Cash Interest Carrying Value
1 69,811 90,000 3,470,349
2 69,407 90,000 3,449,756
3 68,995 90,000 3,428,752
4 68,575 90,000 3,407,327
5 68,147 90,000 3,385,473
6 67,709 90,000 3,363,183
7 67,264 90,000 3,340,446
8 66,809 90,000 3,317,255
9 66,345 90,000 3,293,600
10 65,872 90,000 3,269,472
11 65,389 90,000 3,244,862
12 64,897 90,000 3,219,759
13 64,395 90,000 3,194,154
14 63,883 90,000 3,168,037
15 63,361 90,000 3,141,398
16 62,828 90,000 3,114,226
17 62,285 90,000 3,086,510
18 61,730 90,000 3,058,241
19 61,165 90,000 3,029,405
20 60,595 90,000 3,000,000

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