Question

Dunphy Company issued $20,000 of 8.5%, 10-year bonds at par value on January 1. Interest is paid semiannually each June 30 and December 31. Prepare the entries for (a) the issuance of the bonds and (b) the first interest payment on June 30.

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)

January 1  Cash                      20000 Dr

                      Bonds Payable      20000 Cr

(b)

June 30    Interest expense    850 Dr

                          Cash                       850 Dr

Explanation:

a.

The bonds are issued at par value thus full cash equal to the par value of these bonds will be received on the issuance date.

b.

The ineterst is paid at 8.5% annually. The annual interest oayment equals 20000 * 0.085 = 1700

As this is paid semiannually in equal installments, the semi annual payment for interest on June 30 will be 1700 / 2 = $850