Chapter 12, Problem 12.17SE

1.

To determine

Effective-interest amortization method:

Effective-interest amortization method it is an amortization model that apportions the amount of bond discount or premium based on the market interest rate.

In this method, first, interest expense is calculated based on the current carrying amount and market interest rate and cash interest payment is calculated based on the face value amount and stated interest rate and then, the different between the cash interest payment and interest expense is amortized as a decrease to the discount or premium.

Amortization Schedule:

An amortization schedule is a table that shows the details of each loan payment allocated between the principal amount and the overdue interest along with the beginning and ending balance of the loan. From the amortization schedule of the loan, the periodical interest expense, total interest expense and total payment made are known.

To prepare: An amortization table using the effective interest amortization method for the first two semiannual interest periods.

2.

To determine

To Journalize:  Issuance of the bonds.

To determine

To Journalize: Second semiannual interest payment and amortization of the bonds.