The Windy City Company issued $500,000 of 12% bonds on January 1, 2016. The bonds were sold for $549,493, and they were expected to yield 10% interest compounded semiannually. The interest dates are June 30 and December 31. The maturity date of the bonds is December 31, 2022.
Required:
a. |
Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds. |
b. |
Using the effective interest method, prepare the journal entries to record the first two interest payments. |
Effective interest method | |||||
12% | 10% | ||||
Year | Cash paid | Interest expense | Premium amortized | Premium on bonds | Carrying amount |
49493 | 549493 | ||||
30-06-2016 | 30000 | 27475 | 2525 | 46968 | 546968 |
31-12-2016 | 30000 | 27348 | 2652 | 44316 | 544316 |
01-01-2017 | Cash | 549493 | |||
Premium on bonds payable | 49493 | ||||
Bonds payable | 500000 | ||||
31-12-2017 | Interest expense | 27475 | |||
Premium on bonds payable | 2525 | ||||
Cash | 30000 | ||||
31-12-2019 | Interest expense | 27348 | |||
Premium on bonds payable | 2652 | ||||
Cash | 30000 | ||||
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