Answer:
1. $45,500
2. Journal entries
3. Journal entries
Explanation:
The Interest amount can be calculated by multiplying the face value of bonds with annual interest and the time period. Journal entries are given below
Requirement 1 (Interest amount)
Interest amount = Face value of bond x annual interest rate x 6/12
Interest amount = 1,300,000 x 7% x 6/12
Interest amount = $45,500
Requirement 2 (Journal entries to record issuance of bond and interest expense)
1 Jan (issuance of bond payable )
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash 1,300,000
Bonds payable 1,300,000
30 June (interest expense recorded)
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash 45,500
Bonds payable 45,500
31 Dec (interest expense recorded)
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash 45,500
Bonds payable 45,500
Requirement 3 (Journal entry for issuance assuming bonds are issued at a.96 b.104)
<u>At 96</u>
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash(1,300,000 x 96%) 1,248,000
Discount(1,300,000 - 1248,000) 52,000
Bonds payable 1,300,000
<u>At 104</u>
DEBIT CREDIT
Cash(1,300,000 x 104%) 1,352,000
Premium (1,300,000 - 1248,000) 52,000
Bonds payable 1,300,000
