Question

Landings Glassware Company issues $1,150,000 of 15%, 10-year bonds at 95 on February 28, 2019. The bonds pay interest on February 28 and August 31. The journal entry to record the issuance includes a ________.A. debit to Cash for $1,150,000 B. debit to Cash for $1,092,500 C. credit to Bonds Payable for $1,092,500 D. credit to Discount on Bonds Payable for $57,500

Answer 1

Answer:

B. debit to Cash for $1,092,500

Explanation:

The journal entry to record the issuance of the bond is shown below:

Cash Dr ($1,150,000 × 95%) $1,092,500

Discount on bond payable $57,500

      To Bond payable $1,150,000

(Being the issuance of the bond is recorded)

Here the cash and discount is debited as it increased the assets and discount while the bond payable is credited as it also increased the liabilities

Therefore option B is correct