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5.10 The Interest Method: Practice Problem

Exercises

Using the Interest Method and the template below, complete the amortization table for the following bond which a corporation is issuing now. The solution follows. 

 

Face Value: $10 Million
Coupon: 7%
Yield-to-Maturity: 4%
Term-to-Maturity 5 Years
Payment Frequency: Semi-Annual

 

Year Coupon Interest Expense Amortization Balance
0
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10 $10,000,000
Total

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