Question

Bonds with a face amount $1,000,000, are sold at 96. The entry to record the issuance is

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C is correct

Explanation:

The cash proceeds from the bond issuance is 96% of its face value i.e 96%*$1,000,000=$960,000

The discount on bonds payable=Face value-cash proceeds

The discount on  bonds payable=$1,000,000-$960,000=$40,000

The appropriate entries would be to credit bonds payable with $1000,000 while cash and discount on bonds payable are debited with $960,000 and $40,000 respectively