Heathrow issues $2,000,000 of 6%, 15 year bonds dated January 1, 2011, that pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds are issued at a price of $1,728,224.
Required 2. For each semiannual period, compute (a) the cash payment, (b) the straight line discount amortization, and (c) the bond interest expense.
3. Determine the total bond interest expense to be recognized over the bonds life.