Compute bond proceeds, amortizing premium by interest method, and interest expense

Ware Co. produces and sells motorcycle parts. On the first day of its fiscal year, Ware issued $36,000,000 of four-year, 13% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 11%, with interest payable semiannually. This information has been collected in the Microsoft Excel Online file. Open the spreadsheet, perform the required analysis, and input your answers in the questions below.

Open spreadsheet

Compute the following:

1. The amount of cash proceeds from the sale of the bonds. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

   $

2. The amount of premium to be amortized for the first semiannual interest payment period, using the interest method. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

   $

3. The amount of premium to be amortized for the second semiannual interest payment period, using the interest method. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

   $

4. The amount of the bond interest expense for the first year. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

   $

Compute bond proceeds, amortizing premium by interest method, and interest expense
DATA
Face amount of bonds		$36,000,000
Contract rate of interest		13%
Term of bonds, years		4
Market rate of interest		11%
Interest payment		Semiannual
Using formulas and cell references, perform the required analysis, and input your answers into the Amounts column. Transfer the numeric results for the green entry cells (C13:C16) into the appropriate fields in CNOWv2 for grading.
		Amounts	Formulas
a.	PV of cash proceeds
b.	Premium amortized for the 1st interest payment period
c.	Premium amortized for the 2nd interest payment period
d.	Interest expense for the 1st year