Question

On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $380,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 6% and the bonds are sold for $396,210. The journal entry to record the issuance of the bond is

Answer 1

Answer:

See explanation

Explanation:

Selling Price of Bonds =396,210

                                  Journal Entry

Date        Account Title and Explanation        Debit       Credit

1 Jan      Cash                                                $396,210  

                        Bond payable                                           $380,000

                        Premium on bond payable                       $ 16,210  

               (To record issuance of bond)

Working

Premium On Bonds Payable = Selling Price of Bonds - Value of Bonds

= $396,210 - $380,000 = $ 16,210  

Interest payment:

Semi-annual interest = 7%× 380,000× 1/2 =13,300

Date        Account Title and Explanation        Debit       Credit

June 30    Bond interest expense                  $13,300                              

                        Cash                                                           $13,300

               (To record semi annual interest paid on bond)