Answer:
Journal entries on January 1:
Dr Cash $254,800
Dr Discount on bonds payable$5200
Cr Bonds payable $260,000
July 1:
Dr Interest expense $13,520
Cr cash $13,000
Cr Discount on bonds payable $520
December 31:
Dr Interest expense $13,520
Cr cash $13,000
Cr Discount on bonds payable $520
Explanation:
The proceeds of issue =$260,000*98%=$254,800
Discount on bonds payable=Par value-cash proceeds
par value is $260,000
Discount on bonds payable=$260,000-$254,800=$5200
The discount amortization on semi-annual basis=$5200
/5*6/12=$520
Semi-annual interest on the bond =$260,000*10%*6/12=$13,000.00
