Question

Analyzing and Reporting Financial Statement Effects of Bond Transactions Winston Inc. reports financial statements each December 31 and issues $400,000 of 9%, 15-year bonds dated May 1, 2017, with interest payments on October 31 and April 30. Assuming the bonds are sold at par on May 1, 2017, complete the financial statement effects template to reflect the following events: (a) bond issuance, (b) the first semiannual interest payment, and (c) retirement of $150,000 of the bonds at 102 on November 1, 2017. Use negative signs with answers, when appropriate.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The financial statement effects template to reflect the following events is shown below:-

Balance Sheet

Transaction Cash assets + Non Cash = Liabilities+Contributed                                                 assets                               capital Earned Capital

a.                      $400,000                           $400,000

b.                       -$18,000                                                

-$18,000

c.                      -$202,000                        -$202,000  

Income statement

Transaction     Revenue     -   Expense    =     Net income

b.                       $18,000            -$18,000

c.                                                  $2,000           -$2,000