On May 1, 1999, Sun Corp. issued 11% bonds in the face amount of P1,000,000 that mature on May 1, 2009. The bonds were issued to yield 10%, resulting in bond premium of P62,000.  Sun uses the effective interest method of amortizing bond premium.  Interest is payable semiannually on November 1 and May 1.  In its October 31, 1999 balance sheet, what amount should Sun report as unamortized bond premium? 62,000 60,100 58,900 58,590

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On May 1, 1999, Sun Corp. issued 11% bonds in the face amount of P1,000,000 that mature on May 1, 2009. The bonds were issued to yield 10%, resulting in bond premium of P62,000.  Sun uses the effective interest method of amortizing bond premium.  Interest is payable semiannually on November 1 and May 1.  In its October 31, 1999 balance sheet, what amount should Sun report as unamortized bond premium?

  1. 62,000
  2. 60,100
  3. 58,900
  4. 58,590

 

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