Question

On january 1st year 1, a company issues $410,000 of 7% bonds

Answer 1

The appropriate journal entries to record the bond issue on January 1, 2021, and the first two semiannual interest payments on June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021 are:

White Water journal entries

1-Jan-21

Debit Cash $382,141

Credit Discount on Bonds Payable $27,859

($410,000-$382,141)

Credit Bonds payable $ 410,000

30-Jun

Debit Interest Expenses $ 15,286

($382,141 x 8%/2)

Debit Discount on Bonds Payable $736

Credit Cash $14,350

($410,000 x 7%/2)

31-Dec

Debit Interest Expenses $15,315.08

[($382,141 + 736) x 8%/2]

Credit Discount on Bonds Payable $965.08

($15,315.08-$14,350)

Credit Cash $14,350

($410,000 x 7%/2)

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