Question

On October 1, 2020 Waterway Industries issued 6%, 10-year bonds with a face value of $8150000 at 104. Interest is paid on October 1 and April 1, with any premiums or discounts amortized on a straight-line basis. Bond interest expense reported on the December 31, 2020 income statement of Waterway Industries would be

Answer 1

the bond interest expense is $114,100

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the bond interest expense is shown below:

Cash interest payable for 3 months 122,250 ($8,150,000 × 6% × 3 ÷ 12)

Less; AMortized premium for 3 months $8,150 ($8,150,000 × 4% ÷ 10 × 3 ÷ 12)

BOnd interest expense $114,100

Hence, the bond interest expense is $114,100