Question

Nivan Co. issued $500,000 of 5 percent, 10-year, callable bonds on January 1, Year 1, at their face value. The call premium was 3 percent (bonds are callable at 103). Interest was payable annually on December 31. The bonds were called on December 31, Year 5. Required Prepare the journal entries to record the bond issue on January 1, Year 1, and the bond redemption on December 31, Year 5. Entries for accrual and payment of interest are not required

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The journal entries are shown below:

On Jan 1

Cash $500,000

To Bond Payable $500,000

(Being the issuance of the bond is recorded)

On Dec 31

Bond Payable $500,000

Loss on redemption $15,000 ($500,000 × 3%)

To Cash ($500,000 × 103%) $515,000

(Being the redemption of the bond is recorded and the remaining balance or we can say balancing figure is debited to loss on redemption)