Answer:
1. March 1, 2021
Dr Cash $678,000
Dr Discount on bonds payable $12,000
Cr Bonds payable $690,000
2. August 31, 2021
Dr Bond interest expense $34,800
Cr Discount on bonds payable $ 300
Cr Cash $34,500
3. December 31, 2021
Dr Bond interest expense $23,200
Cr Discount on bonds payable $200
Cr Bond interest payable $23,000
4. February 28, 2022
Dr Bond interest payable $23,000
Dr Bond interest expense $11,600
Cr Discount on bonds payable $100
Cr Cash $34,500
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Preparation of the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds by Stratford Lighting on March 1, 2021
Dr Cash $678,000
Dr Discount on bonds payable $12,000
($690,000-$678,000)
Cr Bonds payable $690,000
(Being to record issuance of the bonds is recorded)
2. Preparation of the journal entry to record interest on August 31, 2021
Dr Bond interest expense $34,800
Cr Discount on bonds payable $ 300 ($12,000/20*6/12 )
Cr Cash $34,500
($690,000 × 10% × 6/12)
(Being to record interest )
3. Preparation of the journal entry to accrue interest on December 31, 2021.
Dr Bond interest expense $23,200
($23,000+$200)
Cr Discount on bonds payable $200
($12,000/20 × 4 /12)
Cr Bond interest payable $23,000
($690,000* 10%× 4/12)
(Being to record accrue interest is recorded)
4. Preparation of the journal entry to record interest on February 28, 2022
Dr Bond interest payable $23,000
($690,000* 10%× 4/12)
Dr Bond interest expense $11,600
[($34,500+$100)-$23,000]
Cr Discount on bonds payable $100
($12,000/20*2/12)
Cr Cash $34,500
($690,000 × 10% × 6/12)
(Being to record interest is recorded)