On January 1 of the current year, Barton Corporation issued 12% bonds with a face value of $108,000. The bonds are sold for $102,600. The
On January 1 of the current year, Barton Corporation issued 12% bonds with a face value of $108,000. The bonds are sold for $102,600. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31, and the maturity date is December 31, five years from now. Barton records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. The bond interest expense for the year ended December 31 is
a.$14,580
b.$540
c.$14,040
d.$6,480
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Authors: Robert Pfannerstill
1st Edition
0873896629, 978-0873896627
