Answer:
The discount on the bonds issuance is $9,138.00
Explanation:
discount on bonds at issuance=bonds face value-bonds cash proceeds
bonds face value is $180,000
bonds cash proceeds =$170,862
Discount on bonds at issuance=$180,000-$170,862
Discount on bonds at issuance=$9,138.00
The necessary journal entries to record the bonds issuance are follows:
Dr Cash $170,862.00
Dr discount on bonds issue $9,138.00
Cr Bonds payable $180,000
The discount on the bonds would amortized over relevant years
