Quatro Co. issues bonds dated January 1, 2019, with a of $400,000. The bonds’ annual contract rate is 13%, 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 12%, and the bonds are sold for $409,850.
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 a straight-line amortization table like Exhibit 14.11 for these bonds.
