On January 1, 2019, Zend Corporation issued $500,000, 8% bonds, receiving a $20,000 premium. On the interest date 5 years later, after the bond interest was paid and after 40% of the premium had been amortized, the corporation purchased the entire issue on the open market at 98 and retired the issue. Prepare the journal entry to record the retirement.
Premium on bonds payable = $20,000
Amortized bond premium = 20,000 x 40%
= $8,000
Unamortized bond premium = Premium on bonds payable-Amortized bond premium
= 20,000-8,000
= $12,000
Par value of bonds = $500,000
Bond were retired at 98
Cash paid to retire bonds = 500,000 x 98%
= $490,000
Gain on redemption of bonds = Par value of bonds+ Unamortized bond premium-Cash paid to retire bonds
= 500,000+12,000-490,000
= $22,000
General Journal | Debit | Credit |
Bonds payable | $500,000 | |
Premium on bonds payable | $12,000 | |
Gain on redemption of bonds | $22,000 | |
Cash | $490,000 | |
( To record the retirement of bonds) |
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