On January 2, 20X4, West Co. issued 9% bonds in the amount of $500,000, which mature on January 2, 20X24. The bonds were issued for $469,500 to yield 10%. Interest is payable annually on December 31. West uses the interest method of amortizing bond discount. In its June 30, 20X4, balance sheet, what amount should West report as bonds payable?

$470,425

Explanation:

The computation of the amount reported as bond payable is shown below:

Particulars  Interest at 4.5% Interest at 5%  Amortized  UnAmortized  CV

                                                                            discount     discount

Starting value                                                                        $30,500  $469,500    

                                                              ($500,000 - $469,500)  

June 30         $22,500         $23,475                $975        $29,525  $470,425

  ($500,000 × 4.5%)            ($469500 × 5%)

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