Question

On January 1, 2021, Twister Enterprises, a manufacturer of a variety of transportable spin rides, issues $470,000 of 8% bonds, due in 15 years, with interest payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. 3. If the market interest rate is 7%, the bonds will issue at $513,221. Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021.

Debit Credit
1 January 01, 2021 Cash 513,221
Premium on Bonds Payable 43,221
Bonds Payable 470,000
2 June 30, 2021 Interest Expense 17,963
Premium on Bonds Payable 837
Cash 18,800
3 December 31, 2021 Interest Expense 17,933
Premium on Bonds Payable 867
Cash 18,800

Answer 1

1. January 01, 2021

Dr Cash 513,221

Cr Premium on Bonds Payable 43,221

Cr Bonds Payable 470,000

2. June 30, 2021

Dr Interest Expense 17,963

Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 837

Cr Cash 18,800

3 December 31, 2021

Dr Interest Expense 17,933

Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 867

Cr Cash 18,800

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Preparation of the journal entry Record the bond issue on January 1, 2021

January 01, 2021

Dr Cash 513,221

Cr Premium on Bonds Payable 43,221

(513,221-470,000)

Cr Bonds Payable 470,000

(To Record the bond issue )

2. Preparation of the journal entry to record the first two semiannual interest payments

June 30, 2021

Dr Interest Expense 17,963

(513,221*7%*6/12)

Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 837

(18,800-17,963)

Cr Cash 18,800

(470000*8%*6/12)

(To record first two semiannual interest payments)

3.Preparation of the journal entry to record the first two semiannual interest payments

December 31, 2021

Dr Interest Expense 17,933

(513,221*7%*6/12)

Dr Premium on Bonds Payable 867

(18,800-17,963)

Cr Cash 18,800

(470000*8%*6/12)

(To record first two semiannual interest payments)