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Prepare the journal entries for the issuance of the bonds. Assume the bonds are

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Question

Prepare the journal entries for the issuance of the bonds. Assume the bonds are issued for cash on January 1, 2015 Enviro Company issues 8%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $250,000 and semiannual interest payments. On the issue date, the annual market rate for these bonds is 10%, which implies a selling price of 87 1/2. View transaction list Journal entry worksheet Record the issue of bonds with a par value of $250,000 Note: Enter debits before credits. Date General Journal Debit Credit Record entry Clear entry View general journal

Explanation / Answer

Date

Accounts titles

Debit

Credit

I Jan 2015

Cash

$   218,750*

Discount on Bonds Payable

$   31,250**

Bonds payable

$   250,000

(Issue of bonds at $87.5 per bond)

*$250000/100x87.5

**250000-31250

Date

Accounts titles

Debit

Credit

I Jan 2015

Cash

$   218,750*

Discount on Bonds Payable

$   31,250**

Bonds payable

$   250,000

(Issue of bonds at $87.5 per bond)