Question

General Electric issued 8%, 15-year bonds with a par value of $500,000 that pay interest semiannually. The market rate on the date of issuance was 8%. The journal entry to record each semiannual interest payment is:_____________

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Date Journal Entry Debit Credit

Bond Interest Expense $20,000

Cash $20,000

(Being semi-annual interest payment on bonds)

Workings:

The semi-interest payment = Coupon rate × par Value × 1/2

Semi-annual interest payment = 8% * $500,000 * 1/2

Semi- annual payment = $20,000

Answer 2

Interest Charge $20,000 (debit)

Cash $20,000 (credit)

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the Issue Price (PV) so as to construct the amortization schedule.

Pmt= ($500,000 × 8%) ÷ 2 = $20,000

i = 8%

Fv = $500,000

P/yr = 2

N= 15 × 2 = 30

Pv = ?

Using a Financial calculator to enter the data as above, Pv would be $500,000.