On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $360,00
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Question
On January 1, a company issues bonds dated January 1 with a par value of $360,000. The bonds mature in 5 years. The contract rate is 9%, and interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The market rate is 8% and the bonds are sold for $374,613. The journal entry to record the first interest payment using straight-line amortization is:
Debit Bond Interest Expense $14,738.70; debit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,461.30; credit Cash $16,200.00.
Debit Bond Interest Expense $14,738.70; debit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,461.30; credit Cash $16,200.00.
Debit Bond Interest Expense $17,661.30; credit Discount on Bonds Payable $1,461.30; credit Cash $16,200.00.
Debit Bond Interest Expense $17,661.30; credit Premium on Bonds Payable $1,461.30; credit Cash $16,200.00.
Debit Interest Payable $16,200.00; credit Cash $16,200.00.
Explanation / Answer
Premium to be amortize every interest period = (374,613 - 360,000)/(5*2) = $1,461.3
Option 1 and 2 are same. So either of the option is correct.
Date Accounts Titles and Explanation Debit Credit Interest Expense $14,738.70 Premium on Bonds Payable $1,461.30 Cash $16,200.00