Answer:
A. Dr Cash $510,000
Cr Bonds Payable $500,000
Cr Premium on Bonds Payable $10,000
B. Dr Interest expense $24,667
Dr Premium on bonds payable$333
Cr Interest Payable $25,000
C. Dr Interest Payable $25,000
Cr Interest Expense $25,000
D. Dr Bond payable $500,000
Cr Cash $500,000
Explanation:
(a) Preparation of the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds
Dr Cash $510,000
($500,000 x 1.02 = $510,000)
BCr BondsPayable $500,000
Cr Premium on Bonds Payable $10,000
($510,000-$500,000)
(To record the issuance of the bonds)
B. Preparation of the journal entry to record Accrual of interest and the premium amortization
Dr Interest expense $24,667
($25,000-$333)
Dr Premium on bonds payable$333
($10,000/30)
Dr Interest Payable $25,000
($500,000*5%)
(To record Accrual of interest and the premium amortization)
C. Preparation of the journal entry to record the payment of interest
Dr Interest Payable $25,000
($500,000*5%)
Cr Interest Expense $25,000
(To record the payment of interest)
D. Preparation of the journal entry to record the bonds at maturity
Dr Bond payable $500,000
Cr Cash $500,000
(To record the bonds at maturity)
