(Solution) - On January 1 2018 White Water issues 600 000 of 7 -(2025 Original AI-Free Solution)
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On January 1, 2018, White Water issues $600,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. The market interest rate on the issue date is 6% and the bonds issued at $644,632.
Required:
1. Using an amortization schedule, show that the bonds have a carrying value of $633,887 on December 31, 2020.
2. If the market interest rate increases to 8% on December 31, 2020, it will cost $568,311 to retire the bonds. Record the retirement of the bonds on December 31, 2020.