Question

The following bond investment transactions were completed during a recent year by Starks Company: Year 1 Jan. 31 Purchased 75, $1,000 government bonds at 100 plus accrued interest of $375 (one month). The bonds pay 6% annual interest on July 1 and January 1. July 1 Received semiannual interest on bond investment. Aug. 30 Sold 35, $1,000 bonds at 98 plus $350 accrued interest (two months).
a. Journalize the entries for these transactions.
b. Provide the December 31, Year 1, adjusting journal entry for semiannual interest earned on the bonds.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The Journal entries is shown below:-

Jan 31

Investment in Govt Bonds Dr, $75,000

Interest Receivable Dr, $375  

      To Cash 75,375

(Being cash is recorded)

July 31

Cash Dr $2,250  

      To Interest Receivable $375

       To Interest Income 1,875

($75000 × 6% × 5 ÷ 12)

(Being interest on bond is recorded)

Aug 30

Cash Dr, $34,650

Loss on Sale of Bonds Dr, $700

($35,000 - 980 × $35)                

     To Investment in Govt Bonds $35,000

      To Interest Income $350

(Being loss on sale is recorded)

Dec 31

Interest Receivable Dr,  $1,200  

To Interest Income $1,200

(40 × $1,000 × 6% × 6 ÷ 12)

(Being interest on bonds is recorded)