Question

On December 31, 2019, Spearmint, Inc., issued $450,000 of 9 percent, 3-year bonds for cash of $461,795. After recording the related entry, Bonds Payable had a balance of $450,000 and Premium on Bonds Payable had a balance of $11,795. Spearmint uses the straight-line bond amortization method. The first semiannual interest payment was made on June 30, 2020. Complete the necessary journal entry for June 30, 2020 by selecting the account names from the drop-down menus and entering the dollar amounts in the debit or credit columns.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Interest expense    18,284.17  debit

Premium on BP        1,965.83 debit

        Cash                                 20,250 credit

Explanation:

procceds 461,795

face value 450,000

premium on bonds payable 11,795

As the cash received exceed the face value then, the bonds were isued at premium.

This will be amortized over the bonds life

3-year bonds with semiannual payment: 6 payment in total

amortization per payment:

11,795 / 6 = 1.965,83

The will post:

the cash disbursement in favor of the bondholder:

450,000 x 9%/2 =  20,250

amortization             (1,965.83)

interest expense:    18.284,17‬