Entries for Issuing Bonds and Amortizing Discount by Straight-Line Method
On the first day of its fiscal year, Chin Company issued $16,200,000 of five-year, 7% bonds to finance its operations of producing and selling home improvement products. Interest is payable semiannually. The bonds were issued at a market (effective) interest rate of 9%, resulting in Chin Company receiving cash of $14,918,178.
a. Journalize the entries to record the following:
For a compound transaction, if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.
1. | Cash | ||
Discount on Bonds Payable | |||
Bonds Payable | |||
2. | Interest Expense | ||
Discount on Bonds Payable | |||
Cash | |||
3. | Interest Expense | ||
Discount on Bonds Payable | |||
Cash |
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