Devon Harris Company sells 10% bonds having a maturity value of $2,000,000 for $1,855,816. The bonds are dated January 1, 2020, and mature January 1, 2025. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Set up a schedule of interest expense and discount amortization under the straight-line method

Based on the information given, it should be noted that the Cash Interest, Discount amortized and Interest Expenses will be  $20,000, $28836.80, and $228836.80 respectively.

From the information given, the following can be calculated:

Discount on issue = $2000000 - $1855816 = $144184

Discount to be amortized on each interest date = $144184 / 5 = $28836.80

Cash interest annual = $2000000 * 10% = $200000

Therefore, the Cash Interest, Discount amortized and Interest Expenses from 2020 to 2025 will be  $20,000, $28836.80, and $228836.80 respectively.

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Schedule of Interest Expense and Discount Amortization under the straight-line method:

Time    Cash Interest      Interest Expense  Amortization  Carrying Amount

0             N/A                         N/A                     N/A               $1,855,816

1           $200,000                $228,836.80     $28,836.80   $1,884,652.60

2          $200,000                $228,836.80     $28,836.80   $1,913,489.40

3          $200,000                $228,836.80     $28,836.80   $1,942,326.20

4          $200,000                $228,836.80     $28,836.80   $1,971,163.00

5          $200,000                $228,836.80     $28,837.00   $2,000,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

10% Bonds' maturity value = $2,000,000

Bonds sales value = $1,855,816

Total discount = $144,184

Annual Interest = $200,000 ($2,000,000 * 10%)

Maturity period = 5 years (January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2025)

Annual amortization of discount = $28,836.80 ($144,184/5)

Total interest cost with amortized discount each year = $228,836.80

b) Under the straight line method, the premium or discount on the bond is amortized in equal amounts over the life of the bond, as demonstrated above.

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