On February 1, 2021, Strauss-Lombardi issued 8% bonds, dated
February 1, with a face amount of $810,000. The bonds sold for
$735,474 and mature on January 31, 2041 (20 years). The market
yield for bonds of similar risk and maturity was 9%. Interest is
paid semiannually on July 31 and January 31. Strauss-Lombardi’s
fiscal year ends December 31.
Required:
1. to 4. Prepare the journal entries to record
their issuance by Strauss-Lombardi on February 1, 2021, interest on
July 31, 2021 (at the effective rate), adjusting entry to accrue
interest on December 31, 2021 and interest on January 31, 2022.
(Do not round your intermediate calculations and round your
final answers to nearest whole dollar. If no entry is required for
a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the
first account field.)
Face Value of Bonds = $810,000
Issue Value of Bonds = $735,474
Annual Coupon Rate = 8.00%
Semiannual Coupon Rate = 4.00%
Semiannual Coupon = 4.00% * $810,000
Semiannual Coupon = $32,400
Annual Interest Rate = 9.00%
Semiannual Interest Rate = 4.50%
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