On January 1, 2004, Kay Inc. issued its 10% bonds in the face amount of $400,000, which mature on January 1, 2014. The bonds were issued for $354,000 to yield 12%, resulting in a bond discount of $46,000. Kay uses the effective interest method of amortizing bond discount. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1. At June 30, 2004, Kay's unamortized bond discount would be

Unamortized discount is $43,700

Explanation:

Unamortized bond discount=original bond discount-amortization to date

original bond discount is $46,000

Amortization = interest payable-interest expense

interest payable=$400,000*10%*6/12

=$20,000

Interest expense=$354,000*10%*6/12

=$17,700

amortization of discount=$20,000-$17,700

=$2300

unamorized bond discount=$46000-$2300

=$43,700

The unamorized bond discount at the end of the first six months is $43,700