premium amortization.
Part 4
As of December 31, 2015
Cash Flow Table Table Value* Amount Present Value
Par value B.1 0.8885 $250,000 $222,125
* Table values are based on a discount rate of 3% (half the annual original market
rate) and 4 periods (semiannual payments).
Comparison to Part 2 Table
This present value ($252,326) equals the carrying value of the bonds in column (E) of
Title: Problem 14-6A
QA_Ori:
Part 1
2013
Jan. 1 Cash 292,181
Part 2
Eight payments of $8,125* $ 65,000
or:
Eight payments of $8,125 $ 65,000
Part 3 Straight-line amortization table ($32,819/8 =$4,102*)
Semiannual
Interest Period-End
Unamortized
Discount
Carrying
Value
1/01/2013 $32,819 $292,181
6/30/2013 28,717 296,283