Question

On January 1, 2021, White Water issues $570,000 of 7% bonds, due in 10 years, with interest payable annually on December 31 each year. Assuming the market interest rate on the issue date is 7%, the bonds will issue at $570,000. Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two interest payments on December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2022.
Required:
1. Complete the first three rows of an amortization schedule.
Date Cash Paid Interest Expense Increase in Carrying Value Carrying Value
01/01/2021
12/31/2021
12/31/2022
2. Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two interest payments on December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2022.

Answer 1

Answer:

White Water

1. Schedule

Date            Cash Paid     Interest Expense   Increase in Carrying value  FV

01/01/2021 0                                                                           $570,000.00

12/31/2021    $39,900.0       $39,900.00     0                       $570,000.00

12/31/2022  $39,900.0       $39,900.00     0                       $570,000.00

2. January 1, 2021:

Debit Cash $570,000

Credit 7% Bonds Payable $570,000

To record the issue of bonds for cash.

December 31, 2021:

Debit Interest Expense $39,900

Credit Cash $39,900

To record the first interest payment.

December 31, 2022:

Debit Interest Expense $39,900

Credit Cash $39,900

To record the second interest payment.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Face value of 7% bonds = $570,000

Proceeds from the bond issue = $570,000

No premiums, no discounts on bonds.

Coupon interest rate = 7%

Market interest rate = 7%