An entity issues bonds on December 31 20x4 with the followin
An entity issues bonds on December 31, 20x4 with the following characteristics:
Issue price
$7155362
Face value of bonds
$8000000
Yield to maturity
8.13 %
Coupon rate
4.23 %
The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31 of each year. What is the balance in the bonds payable account on June 30, 20x5?
| Issue price | $7155362 |
| Face value of bonds | $8000000 |
| Yield to maturity | 8.13 % |
| Coupon rate | 4.23 % |
Solution
Amortization of Discount = Interest Expense - Interest Paid Amortization of Discount - June 30, 20X5 = ($7,155,362 X 8.13% X 6/12) - ($8,000,000 X 4.23% X6/12) Amortization of Discount - June 30, 20X5 = $290,865.47 - $169,200 Amortization of Discount - June 30, 20X5 = $121,665.47 or say $121,665 (Approx.) Discount Balance as on June 30, 20X5 = $844,638 - $121,665 Discount Balance as on June 30, 20X5 = $722,973 Bonds Payable 8,000,000.00 Discount on Issue of Bond 722,973.00 Net Bonds Payable - June 30 20x5 7,277,027.00