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20 June, 23:00

On May 1, 20X2, Bolt Corp. issued 11% bonds in the face amount of $1,000,000 that mature on May 1, 20X12. The bonds were issued to yield 10%, resulting in bond premium of $62,000. Bolt uses the effective interest method of amortizing bond premium. Interest is payable semiannually on November 1 and May 1. In its October 31, 20X2, balance sheet, what amount should Bolt report as unamortized bond premium?

a. 62,000

b. 60,100

c. 58,900

d. 58,590

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  1. 21 June, 01:47
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    B) 60,100

    Explanation:

    Since months have passed between the bond issuance and October 31. The amortization of the premium received depends on the amount of interest recognized. When the effective interest method is used, interest expense is based on the yield rate and the beginning book value.

    interest expense = ($1,000,000 + $62,000) x 10% x 6/12 = $53,100

    interest payable = $1,000,000 x 11% x 6/12 = $55,000

    the difference (bond premium) = $55,000 - $53,100 = $1,900

    unamortized bond premium = $62,000 - $1,900 = $60,100
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