Answer:
Dr interest expense 74,812.50
Cr Cash 71,820
Cr Discount on bonds payable 2,992.50
Explanation:
the cash interest payments = principal x coupon rate x 1/2 (semiannual) =$1,197,000 x 12% x 0.5 = $71,820
since the bonds were sold at a discount, we must add the discount amortization = [($1,197,000 x 5%) / 10 years] x 1/2 = $5,985 x 0.5 = $2,992.50
total interest expense = $71,820 + $2,992.50 = $74,812.50
So the journal entry should be:
Dr interest expense 74,812.50
Cr Cash 71,820
Cr Discount on bonds payable 2,992.50
