Question

On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $250,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 9%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $260,148. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

Given:

Sales price of bond = $260,148

Issue price of bond = $250,000

Total premium on bond = $260,148 - $250,000

Total premium on bond = $10,148

Number of year = 5 year = 5 × 2 semi-annual = 10

Per period payment = Total premium on bond / 10

Per period payment = $10,148 / 10 = $1,014.80

Cash paid = $250,000 × (9%/2) = $11,250  

                               Journal Entry

Date       Account Title and Explanation    Debit     Credit

              Interest                     A\c Dr     10,235.20  

              Premium on Bond   A\c Dr        1,014.80  

              Cash                        A\c Cr                        11,250.00

Note: interest calculated from balancing figure