Question

On January 1, 2021, White Water issues $600,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest payable semi annually on June 30 and December 31 each year.
Required: Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 7%, the bonds will issue at $600,000. Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021.

Answer 1

Answer:

When the bonds are issued on January 1, 2021

Investment in Bonds $600,000 (debit)

Cash $600,000 (credit)

When the first interest accrues - June 30, 2021

Investment in Bonds $21,000 (debit)

Interest Income $21,000 (credit)

When the first interest accrues - December 31, 2021

Investment in Bonds $21,000 (debit)

Interest Income $21,000 (credit)

Explanation:

Construct the bond amortization schedule using the following parameters extracted from the question.

Pv = - $600,000

Pmt = ($600,000 × 7%) / 2 = $21,000

P/yr = 2

N = 10 × 2  = 20

Fv = $600,000

YTM = 7 %