Question

The City of Lora issued $5,000,000 of general government, general obligation, 8%, 20-year bonds at 103 on April 1, 2017 20X7, to finance a major general government capital project. Interest is payable semiannually on each October 1 and April 1 during the term of the bonds. In addition, $250,000 of principal matures each April 1. If Lora's fiscal year-end is December 31, what amount of debt service expenditures should be reported for this DSF for the 20X7 fiscal year

Answer 1

Answer:

$200,000

Explanation:

The value of the government obligation = $5,00,000, 8%, 20 years bonds payable at 103

Interest expenses = $5,000,000 * 8/100 * 6/12 = $200,000.

Thus, $200,000 will be reported as debt service expenses in the fiscal year 20X7.