Exercise 14-14
On June 30, 2009, Sheridan Company issued 12% bonds with a par value of $840,000 due in 20 years. They were issued at 98 and were callable at 103 at any date after June 30, 2017. Because of lower interest rates and a significant change in the company’s credit rating, it was decided to call the entire issue on June 30, 2018, and to issue new bonds. New 8% bonds were sold in the amount of $1,060,000 at 103; they mature in 20 years. Sheridan Company uses straight-line amortization. Interest payment dates are December 31 and June 30.
(a) | Prepare journal entries to record the redemption of the old issue and the sale of the new issue on June 30, 2018. | |
(b) | Prepare the entry required on December 31, 2018, to record the payment of the first 6 months’ interest and the amortization of premium on the bonds |
Journal entries :
Date | account and explanation | debit | credit |
June 30,2018 | Bonds payable | 840000 | |
Loss on redemption of bonds | 32760 | ||
discount on bonds payable (16800/40*18) | 7560 | ||
Cash (840000*1.03) | 865200 | ||
(To record redemption of the old issue) | |||
June 30,2018 | Cash | 1091800 | |
Bonds payable | 1060000 | ||
Premium on bonds payable | 31800 | ||
(To record bond issue) |
Journal entry
date | account and explanation | Debit | credit |
Dec 31 | Interest expense | 41605 | |
Premium on bonds payable (31800/40) | 795 | ||
Cash (1060000*8%*6/12) | 42400 | ||
(To record interest) | |||
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