Answer:
a. Record the entry for the issuance of bonds for cash on January 1, 2018.
January 1, 2018, bonds are issued
Dr Cash 3,400,000
Cr Bonds payable 3,400,000
b. Record the entry for the first semiannual interest payment on June 30, 2018.
June 30, 2018, first coupon payment
Dr Interest expense 153,000
Cr Cash 153,000
c. Record the entry for the second semiannual interest payment on December 31, 2018.
December 31, 2018, second coupon payment
Dr Interest expense 153,000
Cr Cash 153,000
d. Record the entry for the maturity of the bonds on December 31, 2021 (assume semiannual interest is already recorded).
December 31, 2021, payment of bonds payable
Dr Bonds payable 3,400,000
Cr Cash 3,400,000
