On January 2, 2008, a company issued $500,000, 10 year bonds for $574,540. The bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31. The face rate is 8%, and the market rate is 6%.
A. What is the interest expense on the bonds at June 30, 2008. B. What is the annual cash payment ( paid in semiannual payments) on the bonds. C. What is the carrying value of he bonds at the end of 10 years. D. If the Co. redeems the bonds at a call price of 102 at Dec. 31, 2008, what is the amount of the gain or loss.