Presented below is the partial bond discount amortization schedule for Ferree Corp. Ferree uses the effective-interest method of amortization.
|
Semiannual Interest Periods |
Interest to Be Paid |
Interest Expense to Be Recorded |
Discount Amortization |
Unamortized Discount |
Bond Carrying Value |
|
Issue date |
$62,311 |
$937,689 |
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|
1 |
$45,000 |
$46,884 |
$1,884 |
60,427 |
939,573 |
|
2 |
45,000 |
46,979 |
1,979 |
58,448 |
941,552 |
(a)Prepare the journal entry to record the payment of interest and the discount amortization at the end of period 1.
(b)Explain why interest expense is greater than interest paid.
(c)Explain why interest expense will increase each period.