Answer:
1. Prepare the Journal Entry to record the Issuance of the Bond
January 1, 2020, bonds issued at a discount
Dr Cash 475,000
Dr Discount on bonds payable 75,000
Cr Bonds payable 550,000
2. Determine the amount of the Discount/Premium that is still not amortized (using the Straight-Line Method)
total bond life = 16 years, 5 years have passed
amortization of bond discount per coupon payment = $75,000 / 16 = $4,687.50
so $51,562.50 have not been amortized yet
3. Prepare the Journal Entry to record the Retirement (Redemption) of the Bond.
Before being able to redeem the bonds, the remaining discount must be amortized:
December 31, 2025, amortization of bond discount
Dr Interest expense 51,562.50
Cr Discount on bonds payable 51,562.50
the journal entry to record the redemption of the bonds
December 31, 2025, bonds redeemed at a loss
Dr Bonds payable 550,000
Dr Loss on retirement of debt 11,000
Cr Cash 561,000
