On January 1, 2022, Wilco Inc. sells bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 for $960,072.90. The stated rate on the bonds is 7% and the yield is 8%. The bonds mature on January 1, 2027 with interest payable on December 31 each year. Wilco uses the effective interest method to account for bonds. What interest expense will be recorded on the bonds for December 31, 2023? Round your answer, if needed, to the nearest 2 decimal places

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On January 1, 2022, Wilco Inc. sells bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 for $960,072.90.
The stated rate on the bonds is 7% and the yield is 8%. The bonds mature on January 1,
2027 with interest payable on December 31 each year. Wilco uses the effective interest
method to account for bonds. What interest expense will be recorded on the bonds for
December 31, 2023?
Round your answer, if needed, to the nearest 2 decimal places
Transcribed Image Text:On January 1, 2022, Wilco Inc. sells bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 for $960,072.90. The stated rate on the bonds is 7% and the yield is 8%. The bonds mature on January 1, 2027 with interest payable on December 31 each year. Wilco uses the effective interest method to account for bonds. What interest expense will be recorded on the bonds for December 31, 2023? Round your answer, if needed, to the nearest 2 decimal places
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