Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
a. The issuance of bonds on December 31, 2018.
Dec 31, 2018.
Debit Cash $99880
Debit Discount on bonds payable $6120
Credit Bonds payable $106000
(to record bond issue)
b. The first through fourth interest payments on each June 30 and December 31.
June 30
Debit Interest expense = $4718
Credit Discount on bonds payable = $1538
Credit Cash (106000×6%×6/12) = $3180
(To record interest)
Dec, 31.
Debit Interest expense = $4718
Credit Discount on bonds payable = $1538
Credit Cash (106000×6%×6/12) = $3180
(To record interest)
June 30
Debit Interest expense = $4718
Credit Discount on bonds payable = $1538
Credit Cash (106000×6%×6/12) = $3180
(To record interest)
Dec, 31
Debit Interest expense = $4718
Credit Discount on bonds payable = $1538
Credit Cash (106000×6%×6/12) = $3180
(To record interest)
c. The maturity of the bonds on December 31, 2020.
Dec 31,2020
Debit Bonds payable = $106000
Credit Cash = $106000
(To record retirement)
