Question

On January 1, 2016, Sheldon Unlimited issues 12%, 15-year bonds payable with a face value of $250, 000. The bonds are issued at 106 and pay interest on June 30 and December 31.

1. Journalize the issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2016.
2. Journalize the semiannual interest payment and amortization of bond premium on June 30, 2016.
3. Journalize the semiannual interest payment and amortization of bond premium on December 31, 2016.
4. Journalize the retirement of the bond at maturity.

Answer 1

1. Date Account Title and Explanation Debit Credit

January 1 Cash $265,000

2016 Premium on bonds payable $15,000

Bonds payable $250,000

(To record Issuance of bonds )

2 . Date Account Title and Explanation Debit Credit

June 30 Bond interest expense $14,500

2016 Premium on bonds payable $500

Cash $15,000

(Interest on bond paid and Premium amortized)

3 . Date Account Title and Explanation Debit Credit

Dec 31 Bond interest expense $14,500

2016 Premium on bonds payable $500

Cash $15,000

(Interest on bond paid and Premium amortized)

4. Date Account Title and Explanation Debit Credit

Dec 31 2030 Bonds payable $250,000

Cash $250,000

(Bond redeemed)

Working

Bond issue price (250000 / 100*106) $265,000

Face value $250,000

Premium on bonds payable $15,000

Number of Interest payments (15 years x 2) 30 period

Discount/ premium to be amortized per Half year $500.00

Interest on bond $15,000.00

Interest expense to be recorded $14,500

(15000-500)