On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $582,000, 10%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $29,100 ($582,000 x 10% x 1/2), receiving cash of $611,100. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method.
If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Date | Accounts Title and Explanation | Debit | Credit | |
On the date if issue | Cash | 611,100 | ||
Bonds Payable | 582,000 | |||
Preimium on on bonds payable | 29,100 | |||
(To record issue of bond at premium) | ||||
On First Interest Payment | Interest Expense | 27,645 | (29100-1455) | |
Premium in bonds payable | 1,455 | (29100/20 semi annual) | ||
Cash | 29,100 | |||
(To record interest expense) | ||||
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