Question

Prepare the journal entry for the issuance of these bonds. Assume the bonds are issued for cash on January 1, 2017. Garcia Company issues 8.00%, 15-year bonds with a par value of $290,000 and semiannual interest payments. On the issue date, the annual market rate for these bonds is 6.00%, which implies a selling price of 114 3/4.

Answer 1

Dr Cash $332,775

Cr Bonds payable $290,000

Cr Premium on bonds payable $42,775

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the journal entry to record the issuance of these bonds. Assume the bonds are issued for cash on January 1, 2017

Based on the information given the journal entry to record the issuance of these bonds will be:

Dr Cash ($290000/100*114.75) $332,775

Cr Bonds payable $290,000

Cr Premium on bonds payable ($332,775-$290,000) $42,775

(To record issuance of bonds)