Kimble Electronics issued its 6%, 20-year bonds payable at a price of $855,000 (face value is $900,000). The company uses the straight-line amortization method for the bond discount or premium. Interest expense for the first year is:

Interest expense for the first year is: $56,250

Solution:

Kimble Electronics issued = 6%, 20-year bonds payable

The corporation follows the straight-line amortization approach for the discount or premium on debt.

$900,000 - $855,000 = $45,000

$45,000/20 years = $2,250 per year

$900,000 * 0.06 = $54,000

$2,250 + $54,000 = $56,250 interest expense.