Question

Apple Computers Issued a 30-year $8,000,000 bond on January 1, 20xx with a 5% stated interest rated. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31st. What is the amount that Apple Computers would record as interest expense on June 30, 20xx (the first interest payment), assuming that no interest expense has been recorded since the bond was issued on January 1st?

Answer 1

Answer:

$200,000

Explanation:

Now, it is assumed here that the bonds are issued at par.

First interest payment = Face Value * Stated Interest Rate * Half yearly

First interest payment = $8,000,000 * 5% * 1/2

First interest payment = $200,000

So, the amount that Apple Computers would record as interest expense on June 30 is $200,000.