On January 1, 2018, Cod Fisheries sold $100,000 (face value) of bonds. The bonds are dated January 1, 2018, and will mature on January 1, 2023. Interest is to be paid annually on January 1. The following amortization schedule was prepared for the first two years of the bond’s life:
Date |
Interest payment |
Interest expense |
Amortization |
Book value of bond |
1/1/18 |
$104,212.37 |
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1/1/19 |
$ 7,000 |
$ 6,252.74 |
$ 747.26 |
103,465.11 |
1/1/20 |
7,000 |
6,207.91 |
792.09 |
102,673.02 |
Required:
a) Coupon rate = 7000/100000 = 7%
b) Effective interest rate = 6252.74/104212.37 = 6%
c) Journal entry
date | account and explanation | Debit | Credit |
1/1/18 | Cash | 104212.37 | |
Bonds payable | 100000 | ||
Premium on bonds payable | 4212.37 |
d) Interest expense on December 31,2020 = 102673.02*6% = 6160.38
Premium amortization = 7000-6160.38 = 839.62
e) Interest expense on December 31,2021 = 101833.40*6% = 6110.00
Premium amortization = 7000-6110 = 890
Bond's book value at December 31,2021 = 101833.40-890 = 100943.40
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