A company issued five-year, 5% bonds with a par value of $100,000. The company received $95,735 for the bonds. Using the straight-line method, the company’s interest expense for the first semiannual interest period is a. $2,926.50. c. $2,500.00. e. $9,573.50. b. $5,853.00. d. $5,000.00.

On January 1 of the current year, Barton Corporation issued 7%, 5-year bonds with a face value of $87,000. The bonds are sold for $82,650. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31, and the maturity date is December 31, 5 years from now. Barton records straight-line amortization of the bond discount. The bond interest expense for the current year ended December 31 is Oa. $435 Ob. $6,960 Oc. $3,045 Od. $7,395

On June 30, Jamison Company issued $2,500,000 of 10-year, 9% bonds, dated June 30, for $2,580,000.  Present entries to record the following transaction. (a) Issuance of bonds.

On January 1, Year 1, Sheffield Company issued bonds with a face value of $480,000, a term of ten years, and a stated interest rate of 7%. The bonds were issued at 106, and interest Sheffield uses the straight-line method amortize bond discounts and premiums. What is the carrying value of the bonds at December 31, Year 4? Multiple Choice O O OO $497,280 $480,000 $491,520 $494,400 payable each December 31.