Question

On december 31, 2015, wintergreen, inc., issued $150,000 of 7 percent, 10-year bonds at a price of 93.25. wintergreen received $139,875 when it issued the bonds (or $150,000 x .9325). after recording the related entry, bonds payable had a balance of $150,000 and discounts on bonds payable had a balance of $10,125. wintergreen uses the straight-line bond amortization method. the first semiannual interest payment was made on june 30, 2016. complete th

Answer 1

The entry to record the issuance includes a debit to Cash for $139,875 (or par of $150,000 x 0.9325=139,875), a debit to Discount on Bonds Payable for $10,125 (or par value of $150,000 - issue price of $139,875), and a credit to Bonds Payable for $150,000 (the par value).
Amount repaid = Interest payments of $105,000
20 x ($150,000 x 7% x ½)) = $105,000 + $150,000 (par value paid at maturity)= $255,000
Total bond interest expense = $255,000 – $139,875 = $115,125