Question

The Gorman Group issued $970,000 of 13% bonds on June 30, 2021, for $1,042,973. The bonds were dated on June 30 and mature on June 30, 2041 (20 years). The market yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 12%. Interest is paid semiannually on December 31 and June 30. Required: 1. to 3. Prepare the journal entries to record their issuance by The Gorman Group on June 30, 2021, interest on December 31, 2021 and interest on June 30, 2022 (at the effective rate).

Answer 1

Answer:

Entries are given below

Explanation:

Cash should be recorded as an asset on the issuance of bonds and bonds should be credited as it is a liability for the company. Interest expense should be debited on a semiannual basis

June 30, 2021 ( issuance of bonds)

                                                          DEBIT          CREDIT

Cash                                                 1,042,973

Bonds payable                                                     970,000

Premium on bonds payable                                 72,973

December 31, 2021 ( interest expense)

                                                            DEBIT          CREDIT

Interest Expense                               62,578

(1,042,973 x 12% x 6/12)

Premium on bonds payable               472    

Cash                                                                          63,050

(970,000 x 13% x 6/12)

June 30, 2022 (interest expense)

                                                           DEBIT            CREDIT

Interest Expense                               62,550

(1,042,973-472) x 12% x 6/12)

Premium on bonds payable               500    

Cash                                                                             63,050

(970,000 x 13% x 6/12)