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Problem 14-5A Straight-Line: Amortization of bond premium and discount LO P1, P2, P3

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Legacy issues $560,000 of 9.0%, four-year bonds dated January 1, 2017, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. They are issued at $507,831 and their market rate is 12% at the issue date.

Problem 14-5A Part 3

3. Prepare a straight-line amortization table for the bonds' first two years.

Semiannual Period-End	Unamortized Discount	Carrying Value
01/01/2017
06/30/2017
12/31/2017
06/30/2018
12/31/2018