Question

The Gorman Group issued $930,000 of 11% bonds on June 30, 2021, for $1,009,794. The bonds were dated on June 30 and mature on June 30, 2041 (20 years). The market yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity is 10%. Interest is paid semiannually on December 31 and June 30. Required: 1. to 3. Prepare the journal entries to record their issuance by The Gorman Group on June 30, 2021, interest on December 31, 2021 and interest on June 30, 2022 (at the effective rate).

Answer 1

The Gorman Group

Journal Entries:

June 30, 2021:

Debit Cash $1,009,794

Credit Bonds Liability $930,000

Credit Bonds Premium $79,794

To record the bonds issuance

December 31, 2021:

Debit Interest Expense $50,490

Debit Amortization of Bonds Premium $660

Credit Cash $51,150

To record the payment of semi-annual interest, including amortization of premium.

June 30, 2022:

Debit Interest Expense $50,457

Debit Amortization of Bonds Premium $693

Credit Cash $51,150

To record the payment of semi-annual interest, including amortization of premium.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Face value of 11% bonds issue $930,000

Issue price = $1,009,794

Bonds premium = $79,794

Market yield = 10%

December 31, 2021:

Semi-annual interest payment = $51,150 ($930,000 * 5.5%)

Semi-annual Interest expense = $50,490 ($1,009,794 * 5%)

Amortization of bonds premium = $660

June 30, 2022:

Semi-annual interest payment = $51,150 ($930,000 * 5.5%)

Semi-annual Interest expense = $50,457 ($1,009,134 * 5%)

Amortization of bonds premium = $693