Answer:
Interest Expense for 2017 is $1,176,373
Explanation:
Interese Expense to be recognized in 2017 is $1,176,373
Interest Expense for Jan-Jun = $14,703,108 * 8%/2 = $588,124
Amortization of Discount= ($14,703,108 * 8%/2) - ($15,000,000* 7.8%/2)
= $588,124 - $585,000 = $3,124
Carry Amount of Bond on June 30 = $14,703,108 + ($14,703,108 * 8%/2) - ($15,000,000* 7.8%/2)
= $14,703,108 + $588,124 - $585,000 = $14,706,232
Interest Expense for Jun-Dec= [$14,703,108 + ($14,703,108 * 8%/2) - ($15,000,000* 7.8%/2)] *8% /2
= ($14,703,108 + $588,124 - $585,000) *8% /2
= $14,706,232 *8% /2 = $588,249
Interest Expense for 2017 = $588,124 + $588,249 = $1,176,373