Question

The situations presented here are independent of each other. For each situation, prepare the appropriate journal entry for the redemption of the bonds.

1. Ayayai Corp. redeemed $158,000 face value, 12% bonds on April 30, 2022, at 102. The carrying value of the bonds at the redemption date was $142,674. The bonds pay annual interest, and the interest payment due on April 30, 2022, has been made and recorded.
2. Kingbird, Inc. redeemed $179,000 face value, 14.0% bonds on June 30, 2022, at 95. The carrying value of the bonds at the redemption date was $193,320. The bonds pay annual interest, and the interest payment due on June 30, 2022, has been made and recorded.

Answer 1

1. April 30

Dr Bonds payable $158,000

Dr Loss on redemption of bonds payable $18,486

Cr Discount on bonds payable $15,326

Cr Cash $161,160

2. June 30

Dr Bonds payable $179,000

Dr Premium on bonds payable $14,320

Cr Gain on redemption of bonds payable $23,270

Cr Cash $170,050

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Preparation of the appropriate journal entry for the redemption of the bonds.

April 30

Dr Bonds payable $158,000

Dr Loss on redemption of bonds payable $18,486

($161,160+$15,326-$158,000)

Cr Discount on bonds payable $15,326

($158,000-$142,674)

Cr Cash $161,160

($158,000*1.02)

(To record redemption of bonds)

2. Preparation of the appropriate journal entry for the redemption of the bonds.

June 30

Dr Bonds payable $179,000

Dr Premium on bonds payable $14,320

($193,320-$179,000)

Cr Gain on redemption of bonds payable $23,270

($179,000+$14,320-$170,050) .

Cr Cash $170,050

($179,000*.95)

(To record redemption of bonds)