Keaubie Co. issued $175,000, 6%, 10-year bonds payable at a price of 94, on Jan. 1, 2019 a. Journalize the issuance of the bonds b. Journalize the first semi - annual interest payment and amortization of the discount or premium.
No. | Account titles and explanation | Debit | Credit |
a) | Cash (175,000*94/100) | $164,500 | |
Discount on bonds payable (175,000-164,500) | $10,500 | ||
Bonds payable | $175,000 | ||
(To record issuance of the bonds) | |||
b) | Interest expense (5,250+525) | $5,775 | |
Discount on bonds payable (10,500/20) | $525 | ||
Cash (175,000*6%*6/12) | $5,250 | ||
(To record interest payment and amortization of discount) |
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