On December 31, 2020, Whitfield Corp. issued $ 400,000 10% bonds, due on December 31, 2025. Interest is to be paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold at a market value of $432,444 to yield 8% effective annual interest. Whitfield has a calendar year end. 1. Assume instead that Whitfield is using the straight-line method to amortize the bond premium. What would be the carrying amount of the bonds at December 31, 2021?

On December 31, 2020, Whitfield Corp. issued $ 400,000 10% bonds, due on December 31, 2025. Interest is to be paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold at a market value of $432,444 to yield 8% effective annual interest. Whitfield has a calendar year end. 1. Assume instead that Whitfield is using the straight-line method to amortize the bond premium. What would be the carrying amount of the bonds at December 31, 2021?

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Chapter13: Long-term Liabilities

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