Powell Company owns an 80% interest in Sauter, Inc. On January 1, 20X1, Sauter issued $400,000 of 10-year, 12% bonds at a premium of $25,000. On December 31, 20X5, 5 years after original issuance, Powell purchased all of the outstanding bonds for $390,000. Both firms use the straight-line method of amortization.
-Refer to Powell Company. Bond interest expense included as an adjustment in the 20X5 subsidiary income distribution schedule is ____.

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The Answer of Powell Company owns an 80% interest in Sauter, Inc. On January 1, 20X1, Sauter issued $400,000 of 10-year, 12% bonds at a premium of $25,000. On December 31, 20X5, 5 years after original issuance, Powell purchased all of the outstanding bonds for $390,000. Both firms use the straight-line method of amortization.
-Refer to Powell Company. Bond interest expense included as an adjustment in the 20X5 subsidiary income distribution schedule is ____.

Powell Company Owns an 80% Interest in Sauter, Inc