If on january 1 of the current year, barton corporation issued 8% bonds with a face value of $67,000. the bond interest expense for the year ended december 31 is $5,762.
Discount on the bond = $67,000 - $64,990
Discount on the bond= $2,010
Discount amortized per year = $2,010/5
Discount amortized per year= $402
Coupon payment = $67,000 × 8%
Coupon payment= $5,360
Total interest expense = Coupon payment + Amortization of discount
Total interest expense= $5,360 + $402
Total interest expense= $5,762
Therefore the total interest expense is $5,762.
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