On January 1, 2018, Cod Fisheries sold $100,000 (face value) of bonds. The bonds are dated January 1, 2018, and will mature on January 1, 2023. Interest is to be paid annually on January 1. The following amortization schedule was prepared for the first two years of the bond’s life:
|
Date |
Interest payment |
Interest expense |
Amortization |
Book value of bond |
|
1/1/18 |
$104,212.37 |
|||
|
1/1/19 |
$ 7,000 |
$ 6,252.74 |
$ 747.26 |
103,465.11 |
|
1/1/20 |
7,000 |
6,207.91 |
792.09 |
102,673.02 |
Required:

Answer a.
Coupon Rate = Interest Payment / Face Value of Bonds
Coupon Rate = $7,000 / $100,000
Coupon Rate = 7.00%
Answer b.
Effective Interest Rate = Interest Expense, 1/1/19 / Book Value
of Bonds, 1/1/18
Effective Interest Rate = $6,252.74 / $104,212.37
Effective Interest Rate = 6.00%
Answer c.

Answer d.
Interest Expense = $6,160.38
Answer e.
Book Value at December 31, 2021 = $100,943.40
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