On January 1st, 2021, Lemon Corporation issued $800,000 of 20 year 10% bond at 104. Interest was payable semiannually. Lemon uses straight-line amortization method and calendar year. REQUIRED: a. what amount is the interest expense

On January 1, 2018, Paradiso Company issued 1,000 of its 8%, $1,000 bonds at 93. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds will mature on December 31, 2027. If the company uses straight-line amortization, determine the amount of interest expense for 2018.   answer is 87,000 how do you get there?

On August 1, 2022, Bramble Corp. issued $482,400, 8%, 10-year bonds at face value. Interest is payable annually on August 1. Bramble’s year-end is December 31.     Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.) Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Aug. 1 enter an account title to record the issuance of the bonds on August 1 enter a debit amount enter a credit amount   enter an account title to record the issuance of the bonds on August 1 enter a debit amount enter a credit amount   eTextbook and Media List of Accounts         Prepare the journal entry to record the accrual of interest on December 31, 2022. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.) Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Dec. 31 enter an…

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $674,000, 7%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $23,590 ($674,000 x 7% x 1/2), receiving cash of $707,700. Journalize the entry for the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.