On January 1, a company issued 10%, 10-year bonds payable with a par value of $720,000. The bonds pay interest on July 1 and January 1. The bonds were issued for $817,860 cash, which provided the holders an annual yield of 8%. Prepare the journal entry to record the first semiannual interest payment, assuming it uses the straight-line method of amortization.
Par value of bonds = $720,000
Stated interest rate= 10%
Issue price of bonds = $817,860
Premium on bonds payable = Issue price of bonds - Par value of bonds
= 817,860-720,000
= $97,860
Semi annual interest payment = Par value of bonds x Stated interest rate x 6/12
= 720,000 x 10% x 6/12
= $36,000
Semi annual amortization of bond premium = Premium on bonds payable / Semi annual interest payment periods
= 97,860/20
= $4,893
Date | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
July 1 | Interest expense | $31,107 | |
Premium on bonds payable | $4,893 | ||
Cash | $36,000 | ||
( To record first semi annual interest payment) |
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