On January 1, Patterson Inc. issued \(5,000,000, 9% bonds for \)4,695,000. The market rate of interest for these bonds is 10%. Interest is payable annually on December 31. Patterson uses the effective-interest method of amortizing bond discount. At the end of the first year, Patterson should report bonds payable of:

(a) \(4,725,500. (c) \)258,050.

(b) \(4,714,500. (d) \)4,745,000

Short Answer

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The correct option is(b) $4,714,500.

Step by step solution

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Definition of Discount Amortization

The process under which the business entity assigns the discount to interest payment made each year is known as discount amortization. Under this method, the unamortized discount reduces, and the carrying value of the bonds increases after each period.

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Explanation for the correct option

The business entity will report a bond payable of $4,714,500 on 31 December.

Working note: Amortization schedule

Date

Cash interest at the stated rate on bond payable (9%)

Interest expenses at market rate on carrying value (10%)

Discount amortized

Unamortized Discount

Bond payable

Carrying value

1 Jan

$305,000

$5,000,000

$4,695,000

31 Dec

$450,000

$469,500

$19,500

$285,500

$5,000,000

$4,714,500

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