Answer:
Duval Co.
Journal Entries to record the first two interest payments:
June 30, 2019:
Debit Interest expense $4,006
Credit Cash payment $3,500
Credit Amortization of discounts $506
To record the first interest payment.
December 31, 2019:
Debit Interest expense $4,006
Credit Cash payment $3,500
Credit Amortization of discounts $506
To record the second interest payment.
December 31, 2022:
Debit Bonds Payable $100,000
Credit Cash $100,000
To record the payment on maturity of the bonds.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Face value of bonds = $100,000
Price of the bonds = $95,952
Discounts = $4,048
Period of bonds = 4 years
Coupon rate = 7%
Semi-annual amortization of discounts = $506 ($4,048/8)
June 30:
Cash payment = $3,500 ($100,000 * 3.5%)
Amortization of discounts $506
Interest expense = $4,006
December 31:
Cash payment = $3,500 ($100,000 * 3.5%)
Amortization of discounts $506
Interest expense = $4,006
