Question

Hill Corporation issued $2,100,000 of 8% bonds at 98 on January 2, 2019. Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds had a 10-year life from the date of issue, and the company uses the straight-line method of amortization. On March 31, 2022, Hill recalls the bonds at the call price of 107 plus accrued interest.

Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record the reacquisition (recall) of Hill's bonds.

Answer 1

Hill Corporation

Journal Entries

March 31, 2022:

Debit Bond Liability $2,247,000

Debit Interest Payable $42,000

Credit Cash $2,289,000

To record the recall of the bonds, including accrued interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

January 2, 2019: Face value of bonds issued = $2,100,000

Proceeds from the issue of the bonds at 98 = 2,058,000

Discount from the issue = $42,000

Semi-annual amortization under straight-line = $2,100 ($42,000/20)

Coupon interest rate = 8% with payment made semiannually

Annual interest payment = $168,000 ($2,100,000 * 8%)

Semiannual interest payment = $84,000 ($2,100,000 * 4%)

Bonds duration = 10 years

March 31, 2022 Recall price of 107 = $2,247,000

Accrued interest from January 1 to March 31 = $42,000

Total payment to bondholders = $2,289,000