Compute Bond Proceeds, Amortizing Discount by Interest Method, and Interest Expense

Boyd Co. produces and sells aviation equipment. On the first day of its fiscal year, Boyd Co. issued $20,000,000 of five-year, 11% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 13%, with interest payable semiannually. answer the following questions ABC and D

a. The amount of cash proceeds from the sale of the bonds. Use the tables of present values in Exhibit 5 and Exhibit 7. Round to the nearest dollar.

b. The amount of discount to be amortized for the first semiannual interest payment period, using the interest method. Round to the nearest dollar.

c. The amount of discount to be amortized for the second semiannual interest payment period, using the interest method.

d. The amount of the bond interest expense for the first year.