How do you record discounts on bonds payable?
If the bond is issued at discount then discount on bond payable will be debited at the time of issue.
Journal entry
Cash .........................................................Cash received
discount on bond payable........................XXX discount amount
to Bond payable..........................................Value of bond
When regular interest will be paid on the coupon date discount on bond payable will get amortized using the effective interest rate.
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