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Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2017, with a par value of $730,000. The

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Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2017, with a par value of $730,000. The bonds' annual contract rate is 12%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds mature in three years. The annual market rate at the date of issuance is 10%, and the bonds are sold for $767,042 1. What is the amount of the premium on these bonds at issuance? 2. How much total bond interest expense will be recognized over the life of these bonds? 3. Prepare an amortization table for these bonds; use the straight-line method to amortize the premium Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Required 3 Prepare an amortization table for these bonds; use the straight-line method to amortize the premium. (Round your intermediate calculations to the nearest dollar amount.) Carrying Value Semiannual InterestUnamortized Period-End 01/01/2017 06/30/2017 12/31/2017 06/30/2018 12/31/2018 06/30/2019 12/31/2019 Premium 37,042($ 767,042 0

Explanation / Answer

Requirement 3:

Semiannual interest period end Unamortised premium Carrying Value 01-01-17 37042 767042 30-06-17 6174 760868 31-12-17 6174 754695 30-06-18 6174 748521 31-12-18 6174 742347 30-06-19 6174 736174 31-12-19 6174 730000