tion’s fiscal year is the calendar year. Year 1 January 1 Issued $310,000 of 10-year, 6 percent bonds for $298,000. The annual cash payment for interest is due on December 31. December 31 Recognized interest expense, including the straight-line amortization of the discount, and made the cash payment for interest. December 31 Closed the interest expe

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During Year 1 and Year 2, Agatha Corporation completed the following transactions relating to its bond issue. The corporation’s fiscal year is the calendar year.

Year 1

January 1 Issued $310,000 of 10-year, 6 percent bonds for $298,000. The annual cash payment for interest is due on December 31.
December 31 Recognized interest expense, including the straight-line amortization of the discount, and made the cash payment for interest.
December 31 Closed the interest expense account.

Year 2

December 31 Recognized interest expense, including the straight-line amortization of the discount, and made the cash payment for interest.
December31 Closed the interest expense account.

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a-1. When the bonds were issued, was the market rate of interest more or less than the stated rate of interest?

a-2. If Agatha had sold the bonds at their face amount, what amount of cash would Agatha have received?

b. Prepare the liabilities section of the balance sheet at December 31, Year 1 and Year 2.

c. Determine the amount of interest expense that will be reported on the income statements for Year 1 and Year 2.

d. Determine the amount of interest that will be paid in cash to the bondholders in Year 1 and Year 2. 

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