On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues a $430,000, 11%, 10-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $23,650 ($430,000 x 11% x 1/2), receiving cash of $451,500. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment and amortization of premium using the straight-line method.
If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
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Par value of bonds = $430,000
Issue price of bonds = $451,500
Premium on bonds payable = Issue price of bonds - Par value of bonds
= 451,500-430,000
= $21,500
Semi annual amortization of bonds premium = Premium on bonds payable /Semi annual interest payment period
= 21,500/20
= $1,075
Semi annual interest = Par value of bonds x Interest rate x 6/12
= 430,000 x 11% x 6/12
= $23,650
General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Interest expense | $22,575 | |
Premium on bonds payable | $1,075 | |
Cash | $23,650 |
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