Question

On January 1, Parson Freight Company issues 9.0%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $2,900,000. The bonds pay interest semiannually. The market rate of interest is 10.0% and the bond selling price was $2,702,942. The bond issuance should be recorded as:____________

a) Debit Cash $2,900,000; credit Bonds Payable $2,900,000.
b) Debit Cash $2,702,942; credit Bonds Payable $2,702,942.
c) Debit Cash $2,900,000; credit Bonds Payable $2,702,942; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $197,058.
d) Debit Cash $2,702,942; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $197,058; credit Bonds Payable $2,900,000.
e) Debit Cash $2,702,942; debit Interest Expense $197,058; credit Bonds Payable $2,900,000.

Answer 1

d)

Dr Cash 2,702,942

Dr Discount on bonds payable 197,058

Cr Bonds payable 2,900,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The bonds payable represents the face value of the bonds. On the other side, you have to register the cash that was received, and the difference is the discount on bonds payable. if the bonds are sold at a premium, then the amount of cash would be higher, and the difference between the cash and the bonds payable would equal premium on bonds.