Answer:
a.
Proceeds from the Bond $44,984,884
b.
Journal Entry on Sale
Dr. Cash $44,984,884
Cr. Premium on Bonds $4,984,884
Cr. Bond Payable $40,000,000
Step-by-step explanation:
The Bond was issued on the market value of the bond at the time of issuance. Price of the bond is the present value of all cash flows of the bond. These cash flows include the coupon payment and the maturity payment of the bond.
According to given data
Face value of the bond is $40,000,000
Coupon payment = C = $40,000,000 x 12% = $4,800,000 annually = $2,400,000 semiannually
Number of periods = n = 10 years x 2 = 20 period
Market Rate = 10% annually = 5% semiannually
Price of the bond is calculated by following formula:
Price of the Bond = C x [ ( 1 - ( 1 + r )^-n ) / r ] + [ F / ( 1 + r )^n ]
Price of the Bond = $2,400,000 x [ ( 1 - ( 1 + 5% )^-20 ) / 5% ] + [ 40,000,000 / ( 1 + 5% )^20 ]
Price of the Bond = 29,909,304.82 + 15,075,579.31 = $44,984,884.13
The Bond Was issued at $44,984,884
Premium ob the Bond = $44,984,884 - $40,000,000 = $4,984,884