Chapter 10 - Bond Securities On January 1, 2021, Solo Securities issued a $600,000, 6%, three-year bonds payable. The market rate was 4% at issuance. Interest is paid semi-annually each June 30 and December 31. Solo Securities uses the effective interest method of amortization. Complete the following amortization table (or as many rows as you need) to help answer the questions that follow (round to the nearest dollar): Carrying Value Period (begin) Market Interest Rate Expense Interest Paid Cash Discount or Premium Carrying Amortization Value (end) 6/30/21 12/31/21 6/30/22 12/31/22 6/30/23 12/31/23 1. What was the issuance price of the bonds on 1/1/2021. Show your work. 2. Was this bond issued at a discount, premium, or par? 3. What was the discount or premium amount on the bond when it was issued? 4. How much interest expense should be recorded for the bonds as of 6/30/21? 5. What is the carrying value of the bonds as of 12/31/21?

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