
Answer:
1) Cash proceeds is $306,250
2) Total bond interest expense over life of bonds is $329,750
3) The amount of bond interest expense recorded on the first interest payment date is $16,187.50
Explanation:
1) Cash proceeds = $350,000 × 87.50% = $306,250
2) Total bond interest expense over life of bonds: Â
Amount repaid: Â
20 payments of $14,300 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $286,000 Â
Par value at maturity                $350,000 Â
Total repayments                    $636,000 Â
Less amount borrowed                $306,250 Â
Total bond interest expense        $329,750 Â
3) Semi-annual interest payment = $350,000 × 8%/2 = $ 14,000
Add: Discount amortization = ($350,000 - $306,250 ) ÷ 20  = $2,187.50
Bond interest expense = $2,187.50 + $14,000 = $16,187.50