Answer:
Dr Cash 2,982,557
Dr Discount on bonds payable 217,443
Cr Bonds payable 3,200,000
Explanation:
Preparation for the bond issuance Journal entry
Since we were told that the Company has par value of the amount of $3,200,000 and the bond selling price of $2,982,557 which means the bond issuance should be recorded as:
Dr Cash 2,982,557
Dr Discount on bonds payable 217,443
(3,200,000-2,982,557)
Cr Bonds payable 3,200,000
