Question

On October 1, 20XX, Bartley Corporation issued 5%, 10-year bonds with a face value of $500,000 at $520,000. The entry to record the issuance of the bonds would include a:___________
a) credit of $20,000 to Premium on Bonds Payable
b) credit of $520,000 to Bonds Payable
c) debit of $20,000 to Discount on Bonds Payable
d) credit of $480,000 to Bonds Payable

Answer 1

Answer:

b) credit of $520,000 to Bonds Payable

Explanation:

Date        Accounts titles and explanation       Debit        Credit

Oct. 1       Cash                                                  $520,000  

                       Premium on bonds payable                       $20,000

                       Bonds payable                                            $500,000

               (To record the issuance of bond at premium)