Question

On January 1, 2020, Waterway Company sold 11% bonds having a maturity value of $700,000 for $783,845, which provides the bondholders with a 8% yield. The bonds are dated January 1, 2020, and mature January 1, 2025, with interest payable December 31 of each year. Waterway Company allocates interest and unamortized discount or premium on the effective-interest basis.
Required:
1. Prepare the journal entry at the date of the bond issuance. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 38,548.)

Answer 1

Answer:

The journal entry to record the issuance of bond is shown as:

Dr  Bank                                       $783,845

Cr  Bonds payable                                          $700000

Cr  Bonds premium                                          $83845

    Being issuance of bonds for cash

Subsequently,coupon interest is calculated is on the par value of $700000 at 11% while effective interest of 8% is calculated on $783,845

Explanation:

Upon issuance of the bonds,the receipt of cash of $783,845 is debited to bank account as an increase in asset.

The obligation to redeem the bond on 1 January 2025 is credited to bonds payable at par value of $700000(an increase in liability)

However, cash received is more by $83,845 which is credited to bonds premium account.