The Evermaster Co. issues at par a $100,000 8% bond on Jan. 1, 2010 which matures after 5 years. Bond issue costs are $7721.73 . The bond pays interest on July 1 and Jan 1.
1. How much interest expense will be recognized under IFRS for the six month period ending July 1, 2013 ( Hint: You need to compute the book value at the beginning of the six month period.) Round your answer to the nearest dollar?
2. How much interest expense will be recognized under GAAP for the six month period ending July 1, 2013.