Problem 14–8
1. Interest expense for year ended December 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018, interest expense (calculated below 1). . $4,422
2. Liabilities at December 31, 2018
Bonds payable (face amount)……………………………….. $500,000
Less: Discount 2……………………………………………….. (57 ,785)
3. Interest expense for year ended December 31, 2019
April 30, 2019, interest expense 5………………………. $ 8,844
Or, using the amortization schedule below:
4. Liabilities at December 31, 2019
Balance, December 31, 2018 (from req. 2 above)... $442,470
April 30, 2019, discount amortization 8………………. 511