Question

On March 1, 2021, Brown-Ferring Corporation issued $100 million of 12% bonds, dated January 1, 2021, for $99 million (plus accrued interest). The bonds mature on December 31, 2040, and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Brown-Ferring’s fiscal period is the calendar year. Required: 1. Determine the amount of accrued interest that was included in the proceeds received from the bond sale. 2. Prepare the journal entry for the issuance of the bonds by Brown-Ferring.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

1. The amount of the accrued interest rate is

= Principal × rate of interest × time period

= $100,000,000 × 12% × 2 months ÷ 12 months

= $2,000,000

The 2 months are considered from December 31 to March 31

2. And, the journal entry is

Cash Dr $101,000,000 ($99,000,000 + $2,000,000)

Discount on bond payable $1,000,000

       To Bond payable $100,000,000

        To Interest payable $2,000,000

(being the issuance of the bond is recorded)

Here it debited the cash as it increased the assets and credited the bond payable and interest payable as it also increased the liabilities