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12 August, 16:50

On January 1 of the current year, the Barton Corporation issued 8% bonds with a face value of $96,000. The bonds are sold for $91, 200. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31, and the maturity date is December 31, five years from now. Barton Corporation records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. The bond interest expense for the year ended December 31 is a. $8, 640 b. $9, 120 c. $3, 840 d. $480

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  1. 12 August, 16:57
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    option (a) $8,640

    Explanation:

    Data provided in the question:

    Face value = $96,000

    Interest = 8%

    Selling value = $91,200

    Maturity period = 5 years

    Now,

    Bond interest expense for the year ended December 31

    = Interest on bond + Annual Amortization

    = Face value * interest + [ (Face value - Selling value) : Maturity period ]

    = $96,000 * 8% + [ ($96,000 - $91,200) : 5 ]

    = $7,680 + $960

    = $8,640

    Hence the answer is option (a) $8,640
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