Question

Universal Foods issued 10% bonds, dated January 1, with a face amount of $150 million on January 1, 2016. The bonds mature on December 31, 2030 (15 years). The market rate of interest for similar issues was 12%. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. Universal uses the straight-line method. Required: 1. Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2016. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record their issuance by Universal Foods on January 1, 2016. 3. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2016. 4. Prepare the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2023.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. $ 129,352,725

2. Jan 1 2016

Jan 1 2016

Dr Cash $ 129,352,725

Dr Discount on issue of bonds $20,647,275

Cr Bonds payable $150,000,000

3. June 30, 2016

Dr Interest expense $8,188,243

Cr Discount on bonds payable $688,243

Cr Cash $7,500,000

4. December 31, 2023

Dr Interest expense $8,188,243

Cr Discount on bonds payable $688,243

Cr Cash $7,500,000

Explanation:

1. Calculation to Determine the price of the bonds at January 1, 2016

First step is to find Present value of an ordinary annuity of $1: n = 30, i = 6% (PVA of $1) using ordinary annuity table

Present value of an ordinary annuity of $1: n = 30, i = 6% (PVA of $1)

Present value of an ordinary annuity of $1=13.76483

Second step is to find the Present value of $1: n = 30, i = 6% (PV of $1)

Present value of $1: n = 30, i = 6% (PV of $1)=0.17411

Now let calculate the Price of the bonds at January 1, 2016

Interest $ 103,236,225

[(10%/2 semiannually*$150,000,000) *13.76483]

Add Principal $26,116,500

($150,000,000 *0.17411 )

Present value (price) of the bonds $ 129,352,725

($ 103,236,225+$26,116,500)

Therefore the Price of the bonds at January 1, 2016 will be $ 129,352,725

2. Preparation of the journal entry to record their issuance by Universal Foods on January 1, 2016.

Jan 1 2016

Dr Cash $ 129,352,725

($ 103,236,225+$26,116,500)

Dr Discount on issue of bonds $20,647,275

($150,000,000-$ 129,352,725)

Cr Bonds payable $150,000,000

(Being to record issue of Bond)

3. Preparation of the journal entry to record interest on June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016

Dr Interest expense $8,188,243

($7,500,000 + $688,243)

Cr Discount on bonds payable $688,243

($20,647,275 ÷ 30)

Cr Cash $7,500,000

(10%/2 × $150,000,000)

(Being to record interest paid)

4. Preparation of the journal entry to record interest on December 31, 2023.

December 31, 2023

Dr Interest expense $8,188,243

($7,500,000 + $688,243)

Cr Discount on bonds payable $688,243

($20,647,275 ÷ 30)

Cr Cash $7,500,000

(10%/2× $150,000,000)

(Being to record interest paid)