Answer:
Consider the following explanation
Explanation:
Under Effective interest method, Interest calculated at the effective interest rate (i.e., the yield of the bond) is charged as an expense annually, and the payment made basis the Coupon rate.
In the given case, interest to be paid semi annually i.e, on June 30 and on December 31, will be $62,500 (i.e., 2,500,000 * 5% * 6/12).
On the basis of above, the interest expense to be charged in the 2017 can be calculated as follows: take a look to the attached archive.
As calculated above, the amount to be charged as interest expense for the year 2017 is (80,220 + 80,840 i.e.,) $ 161,060.
