Question

On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $460,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 7%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $441,361. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using the effective interest method of amortization is:

Answer 1

Answer:

January 1, 202x, bonds issued at a discount

Dr Cash 441,361

Dr Discount on bonds payable 18,639

         Cr Bonds payable 460,000

amortization of bond discount = ($441,361 x 4%) - ($460,000 x 3.5%) = $17,654.44 - $16,100 = $1,554.44

June 20, 202x, first coupon payment

Dr Interest expense 17,654.44

       Cr Cash 16,100

       Cr Discount on bonds payable 1,554.44