Question

On December 31, 2020, Wayne, Inc. sold $4,000,000 (face value) of bonds. The bonds are dated December 30, 2020, pay interest annually on December 31, and will mature on December 31, 2023. The following schedule was prepared by the accountant for 2021.
Annual Interest to Interest Bond
Interest Period be Paid Expense Amortization Carrying Value
$3,900,000
1 $320,000 $351,000 $31,000 3,931,000
Instructions
On the basis of the above information, answer the following questions. (Round your answer to the nearest dollar or percent.)
1. What is the stated interest rate for this bond issue?
2. What is the market interest rate for this bond issue?
3. What was the selling price of the bonds as a percentage of the face value?
4. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the bond issue on December 31, 2020.
5. Prepare the journal entry to record the payment of interest and amortization on December 31, 2021.

Answer 1

Answer:

Wayne, Inc.

1. The stated interest rate for this bond issue is:

= 8%.

2. The market interest rate for this bond issue is:

= 9%.

3. The selling price of the bonds as a percentage of the face value is 97.5% ($3,900,000/$4,000,000 * 100)

4. Journal Entry to record the sale of the bond issue on December 31, 2020:

December 31, 2020:

Debit Cash $3,900,000

Debit Bonds Discounts $100,000

Credit Bonds Payable $4,000,000

To record the bonds proceeds, discounts, and liability.

5. December 31, 2021:

Debit Bonds Interest Expense $351,000

Credit Bonds Amortization $31,000

Credit Cash $320,000

To record the first payment of interest and amortization.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Face value of bonds = $4,000,000

Bonds price = $3,900,000

Discount =   $100,000

December 31, 2021:

Interest expense = $351,000

Market interest rate = $351,000/$3,900,000 * 100 = 9%

Cash payment =     $320,000

Coupon interest rate = $320,000/$4,000,000 * 100 = 8%