Question

The long-term liability section of Twin Digital Corporation's balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, included 12% bonds having a face amount of $35 million and a remaining discount of $1 million. Disclosure notes indicate the bonds were issued to yield 14%. Interest expense is recorded at the effective interest rate and paid on January 1 and July 1 of each year. On July 1, 2021, Twin Digital retired the bonds at 104 ($36.4 million) before their scheduled maturity.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Dr Interest Expenses $2,380,000

Cr Discount on Bonds Payable $280,000

Cr Cash $2,100,000

2. Dr Bonds Payable $35,000,000

Dr Loss on redemption of Bonds $2,120,000

Cr Discount on Bonds Payable $720,000

Cr Cash $36,400,000

Explanation:

Preparation of the necessary journal entries by Twin Digital on July 1 2021

1. Dr Interest Expenses $2,380,000

[$ (35 - 1 million) x 14% x 6/12]

Cr Discount on Bonds Payable $280,000

Cr Cash $2,100,000

[$35 million x 12% x 6/12]

(Being to record Interest paid)

2. Dr Bonds Payable $35,000,000

Dr Loss on redemption of Bonds $2,120,000

Cr Discount on Bonds Payable $720,000

[1 million - $280,000]

Cr Cash $36,400,000

[35 million x 104/100]

(Being to record Bonds called at 104)